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lockig

curly, having curls

adjective LOK-ikh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Appearance

Usage Note

Lockig describes hair (or occasionally thread or ribbon) that forms natural or artificial curls (Locken). It is a purely descriptive term without aesthetic judgement and is used in everyday descriptions of appearance.

Examples

"Das lockige Kind mit dem roten Haar war sofort in der Menge zu erkennen."

Natural Translation

The curly-haired child with the red hair was immediately recognisable in the crowd.

Literal Translation

The curly child with the red hair was immediately in the crowd to recognise.

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