roach
1 of 4noun (1)
ˈrōch 
plural roach also roaches
1
: a silver-green European freshwater cyprinid fish (Rutilus rutilus)
also : any of various related fishes (such as some shiners)
2
: any of several American freshwater sunfishes (family Centrarchidae)
roach
2 of 4noun (2)
1
: a curved cut in the edge of a sail to prevent chafing or to secure a better fit
2
: a roll of hair brushed straight back from the forehead or side of the head
roach
3 of 4verb
roached; roaching; roaches
transitive verb
1
: to cut so that the remainder stands upright
roach a horse's mane
2
: to cause to arch
specifically : to brush (the hair) in a roach —often used with up
roach
4 of 4noun (3)
1
: cockroach
2
: the butt of a marijuana cigarette
Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
Middle English roche, from Anglo-French roche, rosse
Noun (2)
origin unknown
Noun (3)
by shortening
First Known Use
Noun (1)
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun (2)
1794, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1803, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun (3)
1822, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing roach
Kids Definition
roach
noun
ˈrōch
: cockroach
Medical Definition
roach
noun
ˈrōch
: cockroach
roaches
noun
as in ducktails
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- ducktails
- hairdos
- comb-overs
- coiffures
- permanents
- haircuts
- buns
- conks
- hairstyles
- beehives
- crops
- pompadours
- perms
- pugs
- crew cuts
- quiffs
- buzz cuts
- shingles
- do's
- chignons
- braids
- cuts
- shags
- big hairs
- dos
- ponytails
- bobs
- updos
- queues
- upsweeps
- fades
- plaits
- trims
- pigtails
- Mohawks
- French twists
- pageboys
- Mohawk
