Definition of mullet
mullet
ormullets
1 : any of a family (Mugilidae) of chiefly marine bony fishes with an elongate rather stout body — compare goatfish, red mullet
2 [perhaps short for mullethead blockhead] : a hairstyle in which the hair is short on the sides and top and long at the back
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Police described the suspect as a white male with a blond hair mullet who was wearing a black Jordan Brand baseball cap, black T-shirt with an image of Marilyn Monroe, black shorts and black shoes.
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Mullets were popping like popcorn, creating a light show.
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The fish bit a chunk of cut mullet fished under 2 ounces of weight, and fought for about 10 minutes, Jones said.
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Needless to say, the video is proof positive that Corden looks terrible in a Space Balls-style mullet and that he should never be invited to dance anywhere except the floor.
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Needless to say, the video is proof positive that Corden looks terrible in a Space Balls-style mullet and that he should never be invited to dance anywhere except the floor.
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Don’t let the she-mullet and tie clip fool you: this couple has got style.
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Origin and Etymology of mullet
Middle English molet, from Anglo-French mulet, from Latin mullus red mullet, from Greek myllos
First Known Use: 14th century
MULLET Defined for English Language Learners
mullet
playDefinition of mullet for English Language Learners
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: a type of fish that lives in the ocean and is often eaten as food
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: a hairstyle in which the hair is short on the top and sides and long in the back
MULLET Defined for Kids
mullet
playDefinition of mullet for Students
: any of various chiefly saltwater fishes some mostly gray (gray mullets) and others red or golden (red mullets) that are often used as food
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