What does it mean to stroke someone's hair?

DEFINITIONS3. to gently move your hand over skin, hair, or fur. She stroked his hair as he gradually fell asleep. Synonyms and related words. To touch, or to pick up someone or something.
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What does stroked hair mean?

1. hair stroke - a very fine line in writing or printing. hairline - a very thin line.
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What is it called when you play with someone's hair?

To "tousle someone's hair" is to play with someone's hair...
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What does it mean by stroking?

to move a hand, another part of the body, or an object gently over something or someone, usually repeatedly and for pleasure: Stroke the dog if you want, he won't bite. She lovingly stroked Chris's face with the tips of her fingers. More examples.
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What does it mean to stroke someone off?

To stop someone doing something. stop. prevent. check.
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What does it mean to stroke a girl?

transitive verb. 1 : to rub gently in one direction also : caress. 2 : to flatter or pay attention to in a manner designed to reassure or persuade.
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What does stroking mean in America?

Other definitions for stroke (2 of 2)

Informal. to promote feelings of self-approval in; flatter. noun. an act or instance of stroking; a stroking movement; caress.
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What are the 3 types of strokes?

What are the types of stroke?
  • Ischemic stroke. Most strokes are ischemic strokes. ...
  • Hemorrhagic stroke. A hemorrhagic stroke happens when an artery in the brain leaks blood or ruptures (breaks open). ...
  • Transient ischemic attack (TIA or “mini-stroke”) ...
  • CDC. ...
  • Million Hearts® and CDC Foundation. ...
  • Other organizations.
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What are the 4 types of strokes?

What Are the Types of Strokes?
  • Ischemic Stroke.
  • Hemorrhagic Stroke.
  • Transient Ischemic Attack (Mini-Stroke)
  • Brain Stem Stroke.
  • Cryptogenic Stroke (stroke of unknown cause)
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What is caressing someone?

1 : to treat with tokens of fondness, affection, or kindness : cherish the regiment was fed and caressed at station after station— Stephen Crane. 2a : to touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner She caressed the baby's cheek. b : to touch or affect as if with a caress echoes that caress the ear.
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Is playing with hair flirting?

Playing with hair.

When a woman plays with or twirls her hair around her finger, that can be a sign of flirtation, especially when showing the inside of her wrist. According to Cobb, women will generally pull a strand from the back or side of their head when flirting.
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Why does someone playing with your hair feel so good?

Touching of the hair, head and scalp are especially intoxicating as there are “Specialized sensory neurons located at the base the hair follicles,” says Williams.
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What does caressing your hair mean?

to touch or handle in a tender or loving manner. gently caressed her hair.
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What does playing with hair mean?

According to the experts, playing with your hair is usually just a nervous tic, self-soothing tactic, or a mindless habit. That said, sometimes this nervous tic might verge on a larger issue, depending on the extent to which you do it.
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Why do I touch my hair so much?

"We often play with our hair unconsciously. It can be when we are bored, deep in thought, nervous or stressed — hence the term 'tearing out your hair,'" says trichologist Anabel Kingsley of Philip Kingsley. “Hair pulling may be used as a coping mechanism, and as a way to initially alleviate feelings of anxiety.”
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What does it mean to stroke an animal?

​stroke something (especially British English) to move your hand gently and slowly over an animal's fur or hair. He's a beautiful dog.
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Why is it called a stroke?

Its origin as a medical term goes back to the 1500s when it was shortened from "the Stroke of God's Hand."
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What does a stroke look like?

Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body. Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech. Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes. Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination.
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What's another name for stroke?

Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is the medical term for a stroke.
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What does the acronym FAST stand for?

The acronym FAST (Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties and Time) has been used by the National Stroke Association, American Heart Association and others to educate the public on detecting symptoms of a stroke.
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What are different kinds of strokes?

There are three different types of stroke:
  • Ischaemic stroke.
  • Haemorrhagic stroke.
  • Transient ischaemic attack or TIA.
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What are small strokes called?

A transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or "mini stroke" is caused by a temporary disruption in the blood supply to part of the brain. The disruption in blood supply results in a lack of oxygen to the brain.
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Why does slash mean pee?

According to the OED, these meanings of slash originate from a Scots word meaning a splash of liquid. It is reported from the 17th and 18th centuries as meaning a drink; from the 20th century as a urination.
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What does it mean when a guy notices your hair?

Your hair: Face this fact: guys do notice your hair. A head of shiny, clean, fresh-smelling hair will catch his attention for sure. Your eyes: When a guy is interested in you, he will look hard at you and try to make eye contact. Feel free to stare right back if you are interested!
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What does it mean when a guy touches his hair when he sees you?

Much in the same way as he wants his clothes to look on point, a man will repeatedly touch and move his hair so that it is how he likes it.
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