Mohawk

noun

Definition of Mohawknext
as in shag

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Mohawk
  1. bob
  2. trim
  3. crew cut
  4. buzz cut
  5. crop
  6. bun
  7. ponytail
  8. shingle
Noun
  • The pop of color embellished her eyes, taking center stage next to her glazed complexion and chin-length bob.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
  • The Italian bob pairs the stacked bob’s volume-boosting shape with a fuller, chin-to-collarbone length.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 23 July 2026
Definition of bob
Noun
  • The star wore an Atelier Versace SS16 Couture gown featuring a black web-like design and white trim.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
  • The Tiguan is available in four trims, ranging from the entry-level S, starting at $30,805, to the SEL R Line Turbo retailing for $43,085.
    — Keith Laing, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Definition of trim
Noun
  • My boss there, Kevin, dressed like a little kid—T-shirt, cargo shorts, low-top sneakers—and had a boyish crew cut to match.
    — Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026
  • But there were more gray and graying, bald and balding heads in the church than those with crew cuts or thick hair.
    — Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
Definition of crew cut
Noun
  • From a fringed mullet, to a blonde buzz cut, bobs in various lengths, micro bangs, and even a shade of citrus—Kristen Stewart’s looks are always executed with an edge.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 July 2026
  • The comedian, known for sporting a buzz cut look in recent years, can be seen with a notably longer coif.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 24 July 2026
Definition of buzz cut
Noun
  • Whether the next crop of Republican candidates follows the clickbait commentators will tell us if this inversion is a Democratic or American affliction.
    — Aaron Kaplowitz, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
  • Throughout the rest of Texas, triticum mosaic viruses took over wheat crops due to the lack of rainfall.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026
Definition of crop
Noun
  • These items include Shake Shack’s West Coast burger, served with Angus beef, American cheese, caramelized onions and pickles dipped in honey mustard on a potato bun.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026
  • The chef’s special burger of Angus beef is a juicy delight on a brioche bun with all the fixins.
    — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of bun
Noun
  • Zendaya wore her hair in a sleek ponytail with select strands slicked to her forehead, and a dramatic smoky eye look.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
  • Rodrigo looked laidback for the outing with her long dark hair pulled back into a low ponytail and topped with a blue baseball cap.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 27 July 2026
Definition of ponytail
Noun
  • Powell will produce alongside Dan Cohen for his shingle, Barnstorm, which also has a first-look deal with the studio.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 22 July 2026
  • The resort’s traditional shingle-style architecture meshes well with its historic surroundings, and its location puts guests close to Newport’s bustling waterfront and Gilded Age mansions.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 21 July 2026
Definition of shingle
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