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Meaning of Edges | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1 Standard
ˈɛd͡ʒɪz

Definitions

The fine hairs at the edge of someone's (usually a black woman's) hairline; baby hairs.

plural, plural-only

Equivalents

العربية الحافّات شرخ
Deutsch Randgebiet

Examples

“i never could keep my edges and kitchen / straight / even after / supercool/straighterPerm had burned / whiteness onto my scalp”
“Her edges were thick and dry and the ends of her hair just as thirsty.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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