ducktail

/ˈdʌkˌteɪl/
noun
  1. A hairstyle in which the hair is swept back from the sides to meet at the back, forming a shape like a duck's tail; popular in the 1950s.
    • The barber gave him a classic ducktail with plenty of pomade.
    • He styled his hair into a ducktail for the retro party.
    • Ducktail haircuts were a symbol of rebellion in the 1950s.
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