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Yolandaprieto
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One silly question
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What is the difference between "pigtails" and "in bunches"? Perhaps both can be used to describe that hairstyle little girls usually wear (parted down the middle of one �s head and tied on each side of one �s head)
Thanks in advance
Yolanda |
2 Dec 2011
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cindyfreksen
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I am fairly sure that there is no difference!
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2 Dec 2011
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yanogator
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I �ve never heard of hair "in bunches", but Linda is right about pigtails - they �re braided.
Bruce |
2 Dec 2011
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Apodo
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In Australia.....
We don �t use the term �bunches � . Braided (US English) isn �t used much though it �s understood.
We use pigtails or Plaited pigtails. (Plaited = braided)
Also: US English � Bangs �. Br E - a fringe |
3 Dec 2011
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Jayho
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I have never ever heard of bunches so I find this fascinating that these terms have different meanings
In my neck of the woods it has always been as follows:
ponytail (always one, never two)
pigtails (always two, never one, not braided)
 or plaits (One or two, sometimes very elaborate for special occasions ) |
3 Dec 2011
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Yolandaprieto
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I think it is very clear now. Thanks to you all
Yolanda |
3 Dec 2011
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Olindalima ( F )
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Hi friends
Thanks a bunch ( not a pair, just one )
I �ve just done my hairstyle upgrade - LOL.
I �ve known about * bunches * for ages, I �ve seen it in many books, some by Br authors, now, I feel somehow astonished that so many of you, native people, don �t know about bunches. Speaking English is turning out a little bit difficult.
Thanks again
Have a nice day
Linda
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3 Dec 2011
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