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ahoge

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An exaggerated cowlick (lock of hair). It adds cuteness to a character and is usually indicative of character traits like airheadedness.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: slang, usually

Topics: lifestyle

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: idiot hair

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese アホ毛 (ahoge).

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 呆毛 (dāimáo) — exaggerated cowlick
  • Japanese: アホ毛 (ahoge) — exaggerated cowlick
  • Korean: 바보털 (baboteol) — exaggerated cowlick
  • Korean: 아호게 (ahoge) — exaggerated cowlick
  • Marathi: आहोगे (āhoge) — exaggerated cowlick