Pompadour Definition

pompadour
noun
  1. French noblewoman who was the lover of Louis XV, whose policies she influenced (1721-1764)
  2. a hair style in which the front hair is swept up from the forehead
verb
  1. style women's hair in a pompadour

"Pompadour" in song lyrics

See how pompadour is used in real songs:

  • "Not a good look, Tai Chi, Pompadour"
    Holocaust & American Poets 2099 f/ 60 Second Assassin, Buddha Monk, Dopestyle, Jus-P — Introducing Chaos
  • "ponytail pompadour"
    AOL — AOL
  • "madame de pompadour"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "pompadour"

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