buzzcut

Clipper-short military style

A buzzcut is a very short hairstyle where the hair is clipped uniformly close to the scalp, typically with electric clippers.

The name comes from the buzzing sound of the clippers.

Associated with military grooming standards, buzzcuts are low-maintenance and practical: He got a buzzcut before basic training.

The style has moved in and out of fashion among civilians.

hairstyle

clippers

Handheld cutting implements

trimmer · scalp · cropped · shorn · barbershop · barber · stubble · buzzer · induction · shears

aesthetic

clean

Free of soil

  • sharpFine-edged, or astute
  • neatOrderly, or undiluted
  • sleekSmooth and elegant

minimalist · streamlined · trim · polished · fresh · tidy · crisp · defined · stark · bold

military

bootcamp

Initial military training program

infantry · regulation · enlistment · sergeant · drill · uniform · barracks · platoon · recruit · cadet

summer

cool

Calm or fashionable

  • heatwaveProlonged abnormally high temperatures
  • beachSandy waterside margin
  • swimmingLocomotion through water

hot · lightweight · breezy · refreshing · vacation · sports · outdoor · sun

practical

easy

Requiring minimal effort

efficient · timesaving · affordable · simple · functional · utilitarian · straightforward · uncomplicated · effortless · carefree

Categories
Opposites
hair length

buzzcutlong hair

Extended scalp strands

mane · tresses · ponytail · braids · dreadlocks

styling complexity

buzzcutbouffant

Voluminous teased hairstyle

beehive · pompadour · perm · layered cut · French braid

cultural/aesthetic signaling

buzzcutscene hair

Mid-2000s alternative youth hairstyle

Family

buzz, buzzword, buzzard, buzzsaw

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G