what is pigtails
1. a braid of hair hanging down the back of the head. 2. pigtails, two bunches of hair gathered and fastened on either side of the head, in braids or hanging freely. 3. tobacco in a thin, twisted roll.[1680â90]. - In the 17th century, it was tobacco twisted into a thin rope, which resembled the animal's tail.. 1. A braid or ponytail, especially one of a pair worn one on each side of the head. 2. A short length of wire used to connect other wires to each other or to an electrical device.