curly
adjectiveUK /ˈkɜːli/
US /ˈkɜːrli/
Curly means having lots of curves or twists, like a spring.
The little girl has curly hair that bounces when she runs.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Having a spiral or coiled shape.
She tied the ribbon in a curly bow.
3. Not straight; bending in many directions.
The path through the garden was curly and narrow.
4. A type of lettuce with loose, wavy leaves.
He added some curly lettuce to his salad.
5. In sports, a shot that curves in the air.
The player scored with a curly shot into the top corner.