Is the word curly an adjective or verb?

"Curly" is most commonly an adjective. It describes a noun, like "curly hair" or "a curly mustache."

However, "curly" can also be used as a verb in some contexts, meaning "to make something curly". For example:

* "She curled the ribbon around the gift."

* "He curled his fingers around the steering wheel."

So, the answer depends on how it's used in the sentence!