Haircut

/ˈhɛr.kʌt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of cutting the hair, typically done by a barber or hairdresser.

I scheduled an appointment for a haircut at the salon.

A style of cutting hair.

She decided to get a pixie haircut for a fresh look.

A reduction in value or size; often used in financial contexts.

The investor took a significant haircut on his stock holdings during the market downturn.

From the words 'hair' + 'cut', referring to the cutting of hair.

bad haircut

A haircut that is poorly done or not to one’s liking.

haircut and a shave

A phrase indicating a combined grooming service.

get a haircut

To go to a barber or stylist to have one's hair cut.

barber

A person who cuts hair, especially men's hair.

stylist

A person who specializes in hair styling.

salon

A place where hair cutting and styling services are provided.

Chop

I need to get a chop before the party.

Mop top

He used to have a mop top, but now he has a clean haircut.