Transcription
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- /bˈækkoʊm/
- /bˈakkəʊm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- /bˈækkoʊm/
Definitions of backcomb word
- verb backcomb to comb the under layers of (the hair) towards the roots to give more bulk to a hairstyle 3
- noun backcomb To hold the hair away from the head and comb it towards the head, thus giving it a thicker look. 1
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Parts of speech for Backcomb
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backcomb popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
backcomb usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for backcomb
verb backcomb
- brush — A brush is an object which has a large number of bristles or hairs fixed to it. You use brushes for painting, for cleaning things, and for tidying your hair.
- comb — A comb is a flat piece of plastic or metal with narrow pointed teeth along one side, which you use to tidy your hair.
- tease — to irritate or provoke with persistent petty distractions, trifling raillery, or other annoyance, often in sport.
- style — a particular kind, sort, or type, as with reference to form, appearance, or character: the baroque style; The style of the house was too austere for their liking.
- coif — a close-fitting cap worn under a veil, worn in the Middle Ages by many women but now only by nuns
Top questions with backcomb
- how to backcomb dreads?
- how to backcomb hair?
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- how to backcomb?
- how to backcomb hair for volume?
- how to backcomb hair into a ponytail?
- how to backcomb fine hair for volume?
- how to backcomb thick hair?
- how to backcomb your hair?
- how to backcomb fine hair?
- how do you backcomb your hair properly?
- how to backcomb fringe?
- what is a backcomb?
- how to backcomb your own hair?
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