noun
- A small metal or plastic clip used to hold hair in place, typically U-shaped or with a hinged mechanism.
Usage: British English; called 'bobby pin' in American English; Common in everyday grooming
Examples
- She used a hairgrip to secure her ponytail.
- I lost my favorite hairgrip somewhere in the bathroom.
- The hairdresser fastened the curls with several hairgrips.
- She pulled a hairgrip from her pocket and pinned back her bangs.
- These metal hairgrips are stronger than the plastic ones.