noun
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the act or an instance of cutting the hair
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the style in which hair has been cut
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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 Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of haircut
Explanation
A haircut is what a barber does when he trims your hair with scissors. You might decide it's time for a haircut when your bangs are hanging in your eyes. Some people go to fancy salons for a haircut, while others visit a barber or trust a friend to give them a haircut. You can call the resulting style — the layered sides or shaved neck — a haircut too. If your haircut is striking or unusual, like a spiky purple Mohawk, you'll probably get lots of comments and admiring glances. The haircut is believed to date from A.U.C. 454, in ancient Rome.
Example Sentences
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“If you’re at the gym or getting a haircut and everyone is talking about ‘Are we in a bubble,’” says Lamont, “that’s a pretty good clue that we might be in a bubble.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
“Richard’s writing is really unique and really singular,” Bell says on a video call from England, where he’s currently shooting the “Peaky Blinders” sequel series and is sporting a shorter haircut.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
The capex boom propping up GDP growth just got a deflationary haircut from a research paper.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
Jacks has been given the nickname of Slim Shady by some England players during this tournament – a reference to his pre-tournament haircut and bleached blond hair.
From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026
I put on my cutest denim halter dress, straightened out my bob haircut, and wore a little more makeup than usual.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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