buzz cut

noun

buzz-cut adjective

Examples of buzz cut in a Sentence

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Austin Butler was also snapped with a fresh buzz cut in December. Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 25 May 2025 Shortly after came an impromptu champagne blonde buzz cut ahead of a birthday—and she’s been happily blonde ever since, going on seven years. Martine Thompson, Essence, 21 May 2025 He's transformed, with a buzz cut, neatly shaven beard and a tan (courtesy of nearly two weeks in the Miami sun). Anika Reed, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025 The photo shows an altered version of Lovato’s face with what appears to be a buzz cut. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for buzz cut

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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 1 Jun. 2025.

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buzz cut

noun
buzz-cut adjective

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