en brosse

[ ahn-braws ]

adjectiveFrench.

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

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How to use en brosse in a sentence

And Zimmermann, the colossal German-Swiss courier, with his square, yellow beard and hair en brosse.
The History of Sir Richard Calmady | Lucas Malet
Ewart had returned with his hair cut en brosse and with his costume completely translated into French.
Tono Bungay | H. G. Wells
The girlish face blushed up to the lint-coloured hair, cut en brosse.
A Soldier of the Legion | C. N. Williamson
He wore his dark yellow hair cut en brosse and his moustache untrimmed.
Royal Highness | Thomas Mann
He had a heavy black eye, a sallow complexion, a long, thin neck; his hair was cropped en brosse.
Roderick Hudson | Henry James

British Dictionary definitions for en brosse

en brosse

/ French (ɑ̃ brɔs) /

adjective, adverb

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

Origin of en brosse

literally: in the style of a brush

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