buzz cut

noun

Synonyms of buzz cutnext
: crew cut
buzz-cut
ˈbəz-ˌkət How to pronounce buzz cut (audio)
adjective

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For most of his life, Roth sported a military-style buzz cut, a plain suit, and a pair of sneakers. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026 From a fringed mullet, to a blonde buzz cut, bobs in various lengths, micro bangs, and even a shade of citrus—Kristen Stewart’s looks are always executed with an edge. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 July 2026 The comedian, known for sporting a buzz cut look in recent years, can be seen with a notably longer coif. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 24 July 2026 The Bachelor alum, 40, showed off his brand-new buzz cut about a week after revealing that he was diagnosed with an early-stage brain tumor. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for buzz cut

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of buzz cut was in 1977

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buzz cut

noun
: crew cut
buzz-cut adjective

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