Etymology

Castle bob

Today it means: A women's hairstyle of the 1920s, with the hair cut to medium-short length with a fringe at the front. Full definition →

First used 20th c.
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The story

Named for Irene Castle (1893–1969), American dancer and actress, who popularised it.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 20th c. A women's hairstyle of the 1920s, with the hair cut to medium-short length with a fringe at the front.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.