buzz cut

noun

Synonyms of buzz cutnext
buzz-cut adjective

Examples of buzz cut in a Sentence

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And the first picture that came in was this buzz cut, crazy, goggle-wearing character. Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026 Paul, also sporting a buzz cut now, runs to the top of a plinth, high above a massive, cheering crowd. Justin Kroll, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026 On February 27, however, the 63-year-old actor stepped out with her shortest hairstyle in 28 years, having reached a similar length post-buzz cut by February 1998. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2026 There's beauty in simplicity, and a buzz cut like Jada Pinkett Smith's makes a bold and powerful statement. Audrey Noble, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for buzz cut

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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 16 May. 2026.

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buzz cut

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buzz-cut adjective

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