buzz cut

noun

buzz-cut adjective

Examples of buzz cut in a Sentence

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Bieber chopped off all his hair and returned to a clean buzz cut in January. Mauricio Viladegutt, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025 Cooper went on to express astonishment at Brown's ability to shrug off the initial insecurity but, ten years after the initial buzz cut, the actress is no stranger to defending herself against critics who comment on her appearance. Shania Russell, EW.com, 12 Mar. 2025 The teen opted for pigtails — quite the change from the pink buzz cut just weeks ago. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025 Her hair, which was shaved down to a buzz cut for her surgery, appeared to be much darker than her usual blonde. Angel Saunders, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for buzz cut

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

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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 29 Mar. 2025.

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buzz cut

noun
buzz-cut adjective

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