bangtail

English

noun
Definitions
  • The tail of a horse or cow, allowed to grow out and then trimmed horizontally so as to form a tassel; a horse or cow having such a tail.
  • (US) A racehorse.
  • (slang) A prostitute.
  • (marketing) An envelope with a perforated flap on which promotional material is printed; the flap on such an envelope.

Etymology

Compound from English bang (forelock) + English tail.

Origin

English

tail

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