backcomb

== English == === Alternative forms === back-comb === Etymology === From back +‎ comb. === Verb === backcomb (third-person singular simple present backcombs, present participle backcombing, simple past and past participle backcombed) To hold hair and comb it towards the head, thus giving it a bushier look. Synonym: tease ==== Translations ==== === Noun === backcomb (plural backcombs) The hairstyle produced by backcombing. (dated) A decorative comb worn as an ornament and to secure a hairstyle.