Etymology

ahoge

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Today it means: An exaggerated cowlick (lock of hair). It adds cuteness to a character and is usually indicative of character traits like airheadedness. Full definition →

Japanese アホ毛
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  1. Japanese · borrowed fromアホ毛
  2. English todayahoge

Borrowed from Japanese アホ毛 (ahoge).

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