Definition

A very short hairstyle where the hair is cut close to the scalp, often seen as neat and easy to maintain.

Example

He decided to get a crewcut for the summer to stay cool.

Conversation

Have you seen Jake's new haircut?

Yeah, he got a crewcut and it looks sharp!

I think I might try a crewcut too, it seems low maintenance.

Definitely! It's a great look for summer.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Crewcut → The word is formed from "crew" (from Middle English *crewe*, meaning a group of people) and "cut" (from Old English *cyttan*, meaning to cut). A crewcut refers to a hairstyle that is cut short, typically associated with a group or crew of individuals, often in military contexts.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'crew' as a group of people and 'cut' as the action of shortening hair — a crewcut is a hairstyle that is cut short, often worn by members of a crew.

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