curly

cur-ly · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Having curls or a tendency to curl.

  2. 2.

    Decorated with or forming curving lines.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    curly brackets — the symbols { } used in writing and programming
  • •
    curly fries — spiral-cut fried potatoes

Related words

Antonyms: flat, straight
See also: curl, straight, wavy
Synonyms: coiled, ringletted, wavy

Etymology

From Middle English "crul" (curly), possibly from Middle Dutch "crul," + "-y."