Mohawk

noun

Definition of Mohawknext
as in shag

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  1. bob
  2. trim
  3. crew cut
  4. buzz cut
  5. crop
  6. bun
  7. ponytail
  8. shingle
Noun
  • It’s been five years since Eilish went platinum blonde, debuting a Marilyn Monroe-esque bob styled in Old Hollywood waves at the 2021 Met Gala.
    — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026
  • At the time, Hilton finished off her look with a pair of strappy baby pink stiletto sandals, a pink boxy purse, and a sparkling crown atop her icy blonde bob.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of bob
Noun
  • In practical terms, Northwood advises regular trims and keeping it well-nourished with a hair mask at least once a week.
    — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Every two weeks for the past 10 years, Nelson Ortega has sat down in Mohammad Abuhashish’s Irving Park barber chair and gotten a fresh trim.
    — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 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
  • The Manchester City star has traded his signature long blond hair for a buzz cut, revealing the transformation on social media ahead of the team's Premier League opener against Bournemouth on Sunday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Now, two new heartthrobs of the 2020s have joined the party, with Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie and Manchester City footballer Erling Haaland both buzzing their notable hairstyles in favor of a summery buzz cut.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of buzz cut
Noun
  • For now, better wheat and barley crops in Canada, Australia and Argentina, along with good harvests in the Middle East and North Africa, are cushioning the blow.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Impeachment politics next year could be driven by an incoming crop of progressive lawmakers who could form a sizable bloc in the caucus.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of crop
Noun
  • For glam, Pugh turned to hairstylist Hyungsun Ju, who created an elevated messy bun and styled her fringe to frame her face.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The bun is a translucent pink ball full of glittery water beads.
    — Eva Flowe October 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of bun
Noun
  • Ross also grabbed the woman by her ponytail and slammed her against the wall, causing injuries to her face and lip, according to the report.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The Grammy winner wore her hair up in a side ponytail, with her honey blond hair cascading down the side in soft, delicate curls.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of ponytail
Noun
  • The clock keeps running on every shingle after the inspector leaves.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Paul Taubman, who left Morgan Stanley in 2013 to hang out a shingle, was the last star whose exit made a meaningful dent in the M&A leaderboard.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of shingle
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