A hairstyle where the hair at the back is combed and styled to resemble a duck's tail, popular in the 1950s.
Compound of 'duck' and 'tail' (from Old English 'tægel'). The term emerged in mid-20th century American slang as a visual descriptor for the distinctive swept-back shape of the hairstyle.
The ducktail became a symbol of 1950s American youth culture and rebellion—it was specifically associated with greasers and became so iconic that generations still recognize it, showing how a silly animal comparison can define an entire era's fashion.
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