Definition of CURLICUE

curlicue

Plural: curlicues

Noun

  • a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
  • a short twisting line
  • A fancy twisting or curling shape usually made from a series of spirals and loops.

Verb

Verb Forms: curlicued, curlicuing, curlicues

  • To form into or decorate with fancy spiral figures.
  • To make or adorn (something) with curlicues, or as if with curlicues.

Examples

  • He tried to CURLICUE his words around the existing letters, creating complex patterns.

Origin / Etymology

From curly + cue.

Scrabble Score: 12

curlicue: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
curlicue: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
curlicue: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

curlicue: valid Words With Friends Word