buzz cut

noun

buzz-cut adjective

Examples of buzz cut in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 At least Styles doesn't seem to be sticking with the buzz cut in any permanent capacity. Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2024 Just days later, his brand Pleasing released an official photo of the star in all his buzz cut glory to Instagram. Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2024

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

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buzz cut

noun
buzz-cut adjective

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