buzz cut

noun

buzz-cut adjective

Examples of buzz cut in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The back side of the football player’s trim appears to be shorter than his go-to buzz cut. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024 With her was Samantha Strong, a young activist with a green buzz cut and piercings. E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2024 Rocking Balvin’s bleach blond buzz cut, the figure pays tribute to the singer’s Met Gala debut. Griselda Flores, Billboard, 22 Mar. 2024 Furiosa shaves her head for the first time In Fury Road, Charlize Theron's Imperator Furiosa famously sported a buzz cut. Lauren Huff, EW.com, 19 Mar. 2024 By the end of Oakland’s 83-71 win, Allen was left with a buzz cut in the front and a ball of hair in the back. Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2024 The former One Direction singer stepped out in blonde frosted tips only to debut a fresh new buzz cut at the Valentino show a day later. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 23 Jan. 2024 The shop offers cuts for men and women with prices based on hair length, ranging from $16 for a buzz cut to $40 for a cut for hair that goes past the shoulder. Jillian Mueller, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 The lawn itself is trimmed to a buzz cut of 5/32 inch. Chris MacIas -, Sacramento Bee, 1 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of buzz cut was in 1977

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“Buzz cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buzz%20cut. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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buzz cut

noun
buzz-cut adjective

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