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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
  • Cooler weather calls for longer lengths (though bobs are still très chic and very much welcome) and warmer, richer color.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The last act before festival founder Olivia Rodrigo, Roan turned it out with all of her powers—bolstered by a bold and bitchy, razor-sharp bob.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of bob
Noun
  • Tesla says using the mechanical release can damage the window or trim.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • That matters when a new vehicle can easily cost $40,000, $50,000 or more, and when moving up a trim level or adding a technology package can push the price higher still.
    — Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 11 Sep. 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
  • Tending to crops, riding horses and working the land, these work boots were worn by farmers and cowboys alike.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Texas barbecue is typically defined by salt-and-pepper brisket and pork ribs, but this new crop of halal pitmasters is adding inventive twists, often based on their own family heritages.
    — Ulaa Kuziez, NPR, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of crop
Noun
  • The sandwich, made with Vietnamese sausage, egg and a Vietnamese-style sauce on a brioche bun, became the namesake for her team’s newest concept.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The chain also updated Wendy’s Classic Chicken Sandwich with the new potato bun and homestyle mayo.
    — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of bun
Noun
  • The former first lady wore her braids pulled into a high ponytail, with several pieces framing her face.
    — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Comments on Haaland's Instagram post teasing the cut are mixed, with some fans loving the update and others mourning the loss of that platinum ponytail.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of ponytail
Noun
  • This 1927 Dutch Colonial Revival near Hartford features a gambrel roof and shingle siding.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Yeo adds that an asphalt shingle roof also complements a wide range of architectural styles.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of shingle
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