"duck's arse" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ducks' arses [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|ducks' arses}} duck's arse (plural ducks' arses)
  1. (British, Ireland, informal, vulgar) A hairstyle in which the hair is swept back along the sides of the head to meet in a point at the back, thus resembling a duck as seen from behind. Tags: British, Ireland, informal, vulgar Categories (topical): Hair Synonyms: ducktail [euphemistic], DA, duck's ass Related terms: tight as a duck's arse

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