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
  • The actor and beauty entrepreneur treats her hair like a daily ritual, customizing it into Pinterest-worthy styles—geometric bobs!
    — Brianna J. Heath, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
  • After growing the pixie cut back out into a bob, the Mad Men actress showed off her hair while rocking a lacy blue co-ord set in selfies posted to Instagram in March.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of bob
Noun
  • The new Goodyear wheel and tire set will come as standard on R1T Premium and as a no-cost option for the Performance trim.
    — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Aug. 2026
  • For starters, this special trim is mechanically identical to the $19,999 standard model, which launched earlier this year.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 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
  • For most of his life, Roth sported a military-style buzz cut, a plain suit, and a pair of sneakers.
    — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of buzz cut
Noun
  • For survivors scattered around the world scrambling for sanctuary, Toon and his group say Australia might emerge as a comparative safe-haven, with only minor disruptions to its cultivation of wheat and other crops.
    — Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Though designed for crops engineered to tolerate it, dicamba is widely considered a volatile herbicide because of its tendency to drift.
    — Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of crop
Noun
  • The rest of the hair is then gathered into a small, pastry-like bun at the top of the head, with tendrils typically left out to frame the face or brush over one eye.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The chain replaced its soft bun with a more sturdier version, changed the recipe for its mayonnaise and now serves it in a box instead of wrapped in paper.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of bun
Noun
  • Finally, to complete this glamorous and modern look, Hathaway pulled her hair back into an elegant ponytail and accessorized her outfit with gold and red jewelry by Bvlgari.
    — Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Desperate Housewives alum wore her chestnut tresses in a ponytail with loose tendrils framing her face.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of ponytail
Noun
  • Designed by Saly Karavan, the Sunrise Tiny House is based on a double-axle trailer and finished in wood, with a shingle roof and a traditional cottagey design.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Innovations like the Owens Corning SureNail system are designed to improve shingle attachment with better wind resistance, reflecting a growing focus on resilient roofing materials that protect your home.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of shingle
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