buzz cut

noun

buzz-cut adjective

Examples of buzz cut in a Sentence

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For her big moment, the star wore a suit and also posed with her buzz cut. Michelle Lee, People.com, 16 May 2025 Photographed in Amsterdam, this art history student sports a bleach-blond buzz cut and an Irish sweater handed down to him from his father. Natasha Frost, New York Times, 14 May 2025 Joe Burrow revealed the unexpected reason behind his decision to get a blond buzz cut. Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 25 July 2024 Austin Butler was also snapped with a fresh buzz cut in December. Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 25 May 2025 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buzz%20cut. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.

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buzz cut

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buzz-cut adjective

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