1. a decorative curl or spiral shape, especially in handwriting or design
Usage: often used in plural; informal
2. an unnecessary complication or embellishment; a fussy detail
Usage: often used in plural; informal

Examples

• The calligrapher added elegant curlycues to the top of the invitation.
• Her signature was full of fancy curlycues and loops.
• The ornate fence was decorated with iron curlycues.
• He didn't like all the curlycues in the design; he preferred something simpler.
• The old manuscript featured beautiful curlycues in the margins.
• Without all those unnecessary curlycues, the logo would be more modern.