buzz cut

noun

Synonyms of buzz cutnext
buzz-cut adjective

Examples of buzz cut in a Sentence

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The 32-year-old, who faces two counts of first-degree murder with the special circumstance of multiple murders, sat behind the glass, wearing a dark jumpsuit and sporting a buzz cut. Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2026 Over the summer, fans of the once curly-haired actor were shocked to see him out and about with what appeared to be a buzz cut that was confirmed in October. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025 Emma Stone is making the buzz cut cool again. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025 Then, Jenner's boyfriend, actor Timothée Chalamet, also made a big change with a dramatic buzz cut. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 13 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for buzz cut

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of buzz cut was in 1977

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“Buzz cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buzz%20cut. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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buzz cut

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buzz-cut adjective

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