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picky head
What does picky head mean?
Describing hair that is short, kinky and uncombed. Also picky-picky.
"Comb that picky head before you go to church."
Origin
Caribbean English; 'picky' describes tight kinky curls.
Frequently asked questions
What does picky head mean?
Picky head describes short, tightly-curled, kinky hair that is uncombed or unkempt.
What does picky mean in Caribbean slang?
In this context 'picky' describes tight, kinky curls; the doubled form 'picky-picky' emphasises the roughness.
Is picky head an insult?
It is usually a mild criticism about untidy hair rather than a deep insult, often said by family telling someone to groom up.
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