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finger wave

noun

, Hairdressing.
  1. a wave set by impressing the fingers into hair dampened by lotion or water.

finger wave

noun

  1. hairdressing a wave set in wet hair by using fingers and comb only

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Word History and Origins

Origin of finger wave1

First recorded in 1930–35

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Example Sentences

The cute redhead sprinkled a wiggle-finger wave at him, and he nodded at her, the tips of his ears going pink.

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