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ponytail
noun po·ny·tail \ˈpō-nē-ˌtāl\
: a way of arranging hair by gathering it together at the back of the head and letting it hang down freely
Full Definition of PONYTAIL
: a hairstyle in which the hair is pulled together and banded usually at the back of the head so as to resemble a pony's tail
— po·ny·tailed \-ˌtāld\ adjective
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First Known Use of PONYTAIL
1951
Rhymes with PONYTAIL
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PONYTAIL Defined for Kids
ponytail
noun po·ny·tail \ˈpō-nē-ˌtāl\
Definition of PONYTAIL for Kids
: long hair that is pulled together and banded usually at the back of the head
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