five-head
n.— «I Have to say I disagree with you on Cricket’s new hair cut. It makes her look much more polished and professional than her former long 60’s hippy do. She should lose the center part though and try to camouflage her five-head a little better.» —“Re: Y&R: BUG’S Hair, Etc.” by Andrea L. Jackett Usenet: rec.arts.tv.soaps.cbs Nov. 19, 1999. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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