mohican Definition
a hairstyle in which a strip of hair is left down the center of the head while the rest is shaved off.
Using mohican: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mohican" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He dyed his mohican bright green.
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The punk rockers popularized the mohican hairstyle in the 1970s.
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She shaved her head except for a mohican strip.
mohican Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for mohican
- mohawk
- scalp lock
Phrases with mohican
faux-hawk
a hairstyle that resembles a mohican but is created by combing the hair upwards instead of shaving the sides
Example
He sported a faux-hawk at the party last night.
a variation of the mohican hairstyle that is associated with punk rock culture, often dyed in bright colors and styled with gel or hairspray
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The punk mohican became a symbol of rebellion and nonconformity.
a hairstyle in which the center strip of hair is shaved off while the rest is left long
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He surprised everyone by showing up with a reverse mohican.
Origins of mohican
named after the Mohican people, a Native American tribe
Summary: mohican in Brief
A 'mohican' [mohi-kuhn] is a hairstyle where a strip of hair is left down the center of the head while the rest is shaved off. It was popularized by punk rockers in the 1970s and has since become a symbol of rebellion and nonconformity. Variations include the faux-hawk, punk mohican, and reverse mohican.
