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Haircut - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A haircut is the act of cutting or trimming hair to change its style or length. It can also refer to the resulting appearance after the hair has been cut.

haircut

/ˈhɛrˌkʌt/ /ˈhɛːˌkʌt/

Definition:

The act of cutting or styling hair to change its appearance or maintain its shape.

Synonyms:

trim, hairstyle, coiffure

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

hair growth, untrimmed hair

Common Collocations:

get a haircut, short haircut, professional haircut, new haircut, regular haircut

Derivatives:

haircuts, haircutting

Usage Tips:

Use "haircut" to refer to the service or result of cutting hair, not the tool used (e.g., scissors).

Common Phrases:

bad haircut, buzz cut, crew cut

Etymology:

Derived from Old English "hǣr" (hair) + "cyttan" (to cut), first recorded in the 19th century.

Examples:

  • 1. She got a stylish haircut yesterday.
  • 2. His new haircut suits him perfectly.
  • 3. I need a haircut before the wedding.
  • 4. The barber gave me a quick haircut.

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