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Definition of crewcut

crewcut

/ˈkruːˌkʌt/
crew · cut
Plural:crewcuts
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Adjective:crew-cut
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crewcut Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A very short hairstyle, especially for men or boys, in which the hair on the top of the head is trimmed close so that it stands upright while the sides and back are tapered even shorter.

Example

"Before summer camp began, he went to the local barber and got a neat crewcut."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

crevice
creviced
crew
crewcut
crewless
crewman
crewmate

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in American English in the 1930s, originally referring to the short, practical haircut worn by members of university rowing crews to keep hair out of their eyes during races.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crewcut. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crewcut
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