blowse

/ˈbloʊz/

Definitions

1. noun

a woman’s hair styled in a way that is considered old-fashioned or unfashionable, especially with the hair hanging loose or untidy around the shoulders

“The 1960s actress’s blowse hairstyle became a nostalgic symbol of her era.”

2. verb

to style one’s hair in a way that is considered old-fashioned or unfashionable, especially with the hair hanging loose or untidy around the shoulders

“After a bad haircut, she decided to blowse her hair to hide its imperfections.”

Synonyms

  • fashionably untidy
  • frump

Antonyms

  • elegant
  • stylish