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twintail.

A variety of goldfish with the tail divided into two parts.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A variety of goldfish with the tail divided into two parts.

  2. Either of a pair of unbraided tails worn on the sides of the head; an unbraided pigtail.

    slang
  3. Either of a pair of unbraided tails worn on the sides of the head; an unbraided pigtail. A hairstyle with a pair of twintails; unbraided pigtails.

    in-plural · slang
Where this word comes from

From twin + tail. Sense 2 is a calque of Japanese ツインテール (tsuintēru).

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.