COILY Definition & Meaning

coily

[ koil-ee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

formed into or resembling coils or rings:
The cable came out of the box really coily.
(of hair) closely or tightly curled:
This brand produces a dedicated line of products for coily hair.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of coily¹

First recorded in 1855–60; coil ¹( def ) + -y ¹( def )

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There are styler-dryer Dyson Airwrap sets for straight to wavy, and curly to coily hair.

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Cécred also has a quiz that allows customers to shop for their hair type — ranging from coily to straight.

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In it she slicks her coily hair into Bantu knots, while donning a traditional beaded necklace, with the words, "I am a coloured South African" splashed across the clip like a badge of honour.

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Not all hair textures can tolerate a daily wash, Ingleton said, including curly or coily hair, which may dry out, become brittle or break if washed daily or even every couple of days.

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Ronelle Tshiela will drive great distances to nourish her coarse, coily hair.

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