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buzz cut

noun

Synonyms of buzz cutnext
buzz-cut adjective

Examples of buzz cut in a Sentence

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The actor is wearing a black T-shirt and has a buzz cut. Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 3 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 This weekend, Chalamet—who is currently rocking a buzz cut—was spotted on the streets of Manhattan, and his outfit was worthy of a double take. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for buzz cut

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 6 Dec. 2025.

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buzz cut

noun
buzz-cut adjective

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