Tousle: meaning, definitions and examples

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tousle

 

[ ˈtaʊzəl ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

messy hair

To tousle means to make something, especially hair, untidy or disordered.

Synonyms

dishevel, mess up, ruffle

Examples of usage

  • She tousled her hair before going out.
  • He looked handsome with his tousled hair.
  • The wind tousled her hair as she walked along the beach.
Context #2 | Noun

hairstyle

A tousle is a hairstyle that is deliberately untidy or disordered.

Synonyms

disheveled look, messy hairstyle

Examples of usage

  • She wore her hair in a cute tousle.
  • The tousle look is popular among young people.

Translations

Translations of the word "tousle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desalinhar

🇮🇳 उलझाना

🇩🇪 zerzausen

🇮🇩 mengacak-acak

🇺🇦 сплутати

🇵🇱 targać

🇯🇵 くしゃくしゃにする

🇫🇷 ébouriffer

🇪🇸 despeinar

🇹🇷 dağıtmak

🇰🇷 헝클어뜨리다

🇸🇦 يشوش

🇨🇿 zamačkat

🇸🇰 rozcuchat

🇨🇳 弄乱 (nòngluàn)

🇸🇮 razmršiti

🇮🇸 taka í sundur

🇰🇿 шатастыру

🇬🇪 არეულობა

🇦🇿 qarışdırmaq

🇲🇽 despeinar

Etymology

The word 'tousle' originated from the Middle English word 'tuselen', which meant to tousle or handle roughly. Over time, it evolved to its current usage in the English language. Tousling hair has been a popular styling technique for creating a casual, relaxed look.

See also: tousled.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,053, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.