haircut

[ˈhɛrˌkʌt]

haircut Definition

• 1. the act or process of cutting a person's hair
• 2. a particular style in which a person's hair is cut

Using haircut: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "haircut" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I need to get a haircut this weekend.

• Example

  She got a new haircut and it looks great on her.

• Example

  He gave himself a terrible haircut with the kitchen scissors.

• Example

  The barber gave him a classic short-back-and-sides haircut.

haircut Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for haircut

• hairstyle
• trim
• cut
• clip
• shearing

Phrases with haircut

• bad haircut

  a haircut that is poorly done or unflattering

  Example

  She was upset about her bad haircut and had to wear a hat for a week.

• get a haircut

  to have one's hair cut

  Example

  I need to get a haircut before my job interview next week.

• give someone a haircut

  to cut someone's hair

  Example

  My mom used to give me haircuts when I was a kid.

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Summary: haircut in Brief

A 'haircut' [ˈhɛrˌkʌt] refers to the act or process of cutting a person's hair, or a particular style in which a person's hair is cut. It can be a simple trim or a more complex hairstyle, such as a short-back-and-sides. Phrases like 'bad haircut' describe poorly done or unflattering cuts, while 'get a haircut' and 'give someone a haircut' refer to having one's hair cut or cutting someone else's hair.