"fauxhawk" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: fauxhawks [plural]
Etymology: Blend of faux + Mohawk. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|faux|Mohawk}} Blend of faux + Mohawk Head templates: {{en-noun}} fauxhawk (plural fauxhawks)
  1. An imitation of the Mohawk hairstyle in which a central tuft is created using gel without having to shave the sides of the head. Categories (topical): Hair Synonyms: fohawk, faux-hawk, faux hawk Related terms: frohawk

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