アイパー

noun

firm, slicked-back hairstyle

A men's hairstyle where the hair is combed back firmly, often with a wet or glossy look. Associated with a retro 'tough guy' or yakuza image. Wasei-eigo from 'iron permanent'.

wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from iron permanent

• 彼かれはいつもアイパーにしている。

  He always wears his hair in a slicked-back style.

• あの俳はい優ゆうのアイパーがかっこいい。

  That actor's slicked-back hair looks cool.