Curlicue

Origin

From curly + cue.

Noun

1. A fancy twisting or curling shape made from a series of concentric circles.

Derived terms

• curlicue fractal

Full definition of curlicue

Verb

1. (transitive and intransitive) To make or adorn (something) with curlicues, or as if with curlicues
• 2007, October 15, The New York Times, New CDs, “Here We Go Again” is the gentlest kiss-off imaginable, with strings and harp and curlicued guitars cushioning Ms. Stone’s farewell: “We need to know when it’s time to just let go.” ...