wings
/wɪŋz/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A type of scuba harness with an attached buoyancy compensation device: see wikipedia:Backplate and wing
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A flip (hairstyle).
Noun
Examples
Near-synonym: head wings
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “wings” mean?
A type of scuba harness with an attached buoyancy compensation device: see wikipedia:Backplate and wing
Is “wings” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.