en brosse

[ ahn braws ]

adjective

, French.

1. (of hair) cut to stand straight in an even row on top, often as a crew cut.

en brosse

/ ɑ̃ brɔs /

adjective

1. (of the hair) cut very short so that the hair stands up stiffly

Word History and Origins

Origin of en brosse¹

literally: in the style of a brush

Example Sentences

And Zimmermann, the colossal German-Swiss courier, with his square, yellow beard and hair en brosse.

From Project Gutenberg

Ewart had returned with his hair cut en brosse and with his costume completely translated into French.

From Project Gutenberg

The girlish face blushed up to the lint-coloured hair, cut en brosse.

From Project Gutenberg

He wore his dark yellow hair cut en brosse and his moustache untrimmed.

From Project Gutenberg

He had a heavy black eye, a sallow complexion, a long, thin neck; his hair was cropped en brosse.

From Project Gutenberg