buzzcut

American  

[buhz-kuht] / ˈbʌzˌkʌt /

Or buzz cut

noun

1. a man's very short haircut, similar to a crew cut, but uniform in length on all parts of the head.

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Example Sentences

When he showed up in Flushing with an accidental buzzcut given to him by his brother, it may have started as a joke.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 9, 2025

After years of sporting long hair or a tighter crop, Pitt showed up to the “F1” premiere rocking a smooth, ultra-cool buzzcut, a return to form from his early aughts cosmetological peak.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2025

Overcome with stress, Merritt cut off her hair, a buzzcut that resembled her appearance when she lived on the streets.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2025

He posted a photo of himself Sunday with a military buzzcut and a message saying, “Ha ha ha. It’s cuter than I had expected.”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 12, 2022

He had a buzzcut like his dad, and was using a paper clip to scratch into his desk.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri