IPA: //ˈbɑːrbər//
KK: /ˈbɑːrbər/
To work in a profession that involves cutting and styling hair, especially for men.
He decided to barber after finishing his training at the hairdressing school.
Past: barbered
Past Participle: barbered
A person whose job is to cut hair and shave or trim beards.
I need to visit the barber to get a haircut before the wedding.
To cut or style someone's hair, especially for men, or to shave or trim their beard.
He decided to barber his friend's hair before the big event.
Past: barbered
Past Participle: barbered
Barber → The word 'barber' comes from the Latin 'barba' (meaning beard). It refers to a person who cuts hair and shaves beards, thus directly relating to the grooming of facial hair.
Think of 'barba' meaning beard, and remember that a barber is someone who takes care of beards and hair.