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backcomb.

To hold the hair and comb it towards the head, thus giving it a bushier look.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb
  1. To hold the hair and comb it towards the head, thus giving it a bushier look.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

From back + comb.

noun
  1. The hairstyle produced by backcombing.

  2. A decorative comb worn as an ornament and to secure a hairstyle.

    dated
Where this word comes from

From back + comb.

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