quiff

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There's something about his cheesy little face, wiggly worm dance and head-to-toe stonewashed outfit complete with mega-quiff which is warming, in the same way as a chicken kiev can be.

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  1. noun Chiefly British A tuft of hair, especially a forelock.
  2. noun A woman regarded as promiscuous.

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  • As Morrissey adjusts his quiff, you can only exhale a long, deep and regretful sigh. —  Music news, reviews, comment and features | guardian.co.uk
  • Years ago, when young men started to sport the "quiff" hairstyle that Tintin is so famous for —  Canuck Attitude
  • Her platinum quiff, unique tattoos, ivory complexion and curvaceous stature suited the Film Noir themed styling perfectly. —  Irish Blogs
  • There's something about his cheesy little face, wiggly worm dance and head-to-toe stonewashed outfit complete with mega-quiff which is warming, in the same way as a chicken kiev can be. —  Telegraph Blogs
  • The dozy ponce wants women-only shortlists, doesn't have a word to say about immigration, has got more 'quiff' than Blair and not one solitary noteworthy policy but a gazzillion soundbites. —  Army Rumour Service
 

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