Definitions

1. verb

to style hair by lifting and arranging it so that it sticks up from the head, especially at the back or crown.

“She likes to backcomb her hair for special occasions.”

2. noun

a style of hair in which the hair is lifted and arranged to stick up from the head.

“The backcomb adds a lot of volume to the model’s hairstyle.”

3. verb

to decorate or embellish (something) with excessive or unnecessary ornamentation.

“The politician’s speech was accused of backcombing the facts to make the opposition look bad.”