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Ponytail vs Pigtail - What's the difference?

ponytail | pigtail | Related terms |

Pigtail is a related term of ponytail.



As nouns the difference between ponytail and pigtail

is that ponytail is a hairstyle where the hair is pulled back and tied into a single "tail" which hangs down behind the head while pigtail is a braided plait of hair.

ponytail

English

Alternative forms

(wikipedia ponytail) * pony tail, pony-tail

Noun

  • A hairstyle where the hair is pulled back and tied into a single "tail" which hangs down behind the head.

    • Related terms

    * pigtail

    pigtail

    English

    (wikipedia pigtail)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A braided plait of hair.
  • Either of two braids or "tails" on the side of the head.
  • A twisted piece of tobacco.
  • A cable that has a connector at one end, and loose wires on the other.
  • The flamingo flower.
  • The tail of a pig.