Forelocked: meaning, definitions and examples

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forelocked

 

[ fษ”หrหˆlษ’kt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

hair description

Forelocked refers to a specific type of hairstyle that features hair that is allowed to grow and hang down over the forehead. This unique style is often associated with certain animal breeds, particularly horses, where the forelock is the tuft of hair that falls between the ears. In a broader context, it can describe a person's hairstyle where the front hair is notably longer and covers part of the forehead. This style can convey a playful or carefree persona, often seen in younger individuals and in various cultural styles.

Synonyms

bangs, fringe

Examples of usage

  • The horse had a beautiful forelocked mane.
  • She styled her hair in a forelocked way for the party.
  • His forelocked hair made him look younger.
  • The child's forelocked look was adorable.

Translations

Translations of the word "forelocked" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น com franja de cabelo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคฒเค•เคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mit Stirnband

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan rambut terbelah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะท ั‡ะพะปะบะพัŽ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ z grzywkฤ…

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‰้ซชใฎใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท avec une frange

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ con flequillo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท perรงinli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ž๋จธ๋ฆฌ๊ฐ€ ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุน ุบุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ s ofinkou

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ s ofinou

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ‰ๅˆ˜ๆตท็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ s ลกiลกko

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ me hรกrgreiรฐslu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะพั€ั„ัƒะฝะบั†ะธัะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒ แƒ‘แƒ–แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ saรงlarฤฑ ilษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ con flequillo

Etymology

The term 'forelocked' is derived from the construction of the word itself, combining the prefix 'fore-' meaning 'front' or 'before' and the root 'lock,' which in this context refers to a section of hair. The origin can be traced back to Middle English where 'lock' indicated a curl or a strand of hair. The use of the word has evolved, and it is now often used in both animal husbandry and fashion contexts. Initially, it was primarily used to describe the physical characteristics of horses, particularly in equestrian settings. Over time, as hair fashion trends have fluctuated, the term has found its way into everyday language to describe hairstyles, especially among the youth, emphasizing a casual and natural aesthetic.