haircut

[ hair-kuht ]

noun

1. an act or instance of cutting cut the hair.
2. the style in which the hair is cut and worn, especially men's hair.

haircut

/ ˈhɛəˌkʌt /

noun

1. the act or an instance of cutting the hair
2. the style in which hair has been cut
3. slang.
   stock exchange a percentage of the value of an asset deducted to account for a possible fall in its value before it can be liquidated

Other Words From

• haircutter noun
• haircutting noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of haircut¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; hair + cut

Example Sentences

An “intriguing stranger” with a Caesar-style haircut, a mustard shirt and Beatles boots, Bono, then 27, had been a songwriter since his teens.

From Los Angeles Times

I think our haircut is our crown, so deciding to tinker with my crown at my own leisure, it’s liberating.

From Los Angeles Times

In keeping with his fearless playing style, Tarkenton dived in with abandon, using his opening monologue to unflinchingly belt out a version of “Feelings” that was flat as a Johnny Unitas haircut.

From Los Angeles Times

They had these blond haircuts, great tattoos, rail thin, just walking around looking like supermodels.

From Los Angeles Times

Connor, speaking in late August, looks almost unrecognizable with a short haircut.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• crew cut
• hairdo
• hairstyle