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Meaning of the word backcomb in English

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backcomb

US /ˈbæk.koʊm/
UK /ˈbæk.kəʊm/
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Verb

comb the hair toward the scalp to make it look thicker

Example:
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She decided to backcomb her hair for extra volume.
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You need to backcomb the roots to create a good base.
Synonym:
tease rat
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