brushcut

Short bristly hairstyle

A brushcut is a very short men's hairstyle where the hair stands upright, resembling the bristles of a brush.

Slightly longer than a buzz cut, it leaves enough length for the hair to stand on end: He got a brushcut for basic training.

The style is associated with military, athletic, and conservative appearances.

hairstyle

fade

Lose intensity gradually

butch · wiffle · clipper · trimmer · shears · stubble · bristle · scalp · temple · nape

clean-cut

neat

Orderly, or undiluted

kempt · sharp · orderly · well-kept · presentable · respectable · conservative · conventional · wholesome · preppy

military

regulation

Official rules governing conduct

cadet · enlisted · inspection · standard-issue · conformity · discipline · uniformity · ranks · induction · marines

masculine

rugged

Tough and uneven

practical · low-maintenance · unfussy · straightforward · workmanlike · sturdy · functional · macho · manly · assertive

Opposites
hair length

brushcutlong hair

Extended scalp strands

flowing hair · mane · tresses · locks · ponytail

hairstyle elaborateness

brushcutbouffant

Voluminous teased hairstyle

pompadour · beehive · coiffure · big hair · French twist

Family

brushcuts

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G