ahoge

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English

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese アホ毛 (ahoge).

Noun

ahoge (uncountable)

1. (fandom slang, usually in the context of Japanese-style art) An exaggerated cowlick (lock of hair). It adds cuteness to a character and is usually indicative of character traits like airheadedness.

Translations

exaggerated cowlick

• Chinese:

  Mandarin: 呆毛 (dāimáo)

• Japanese: アホ毛 (ahoge)
• Korean: 바보털 (baboteol), 아호게 (ahoge)