military cut

Crew-style hair trim

A military cut is a very short hairstyle, typically with the sides and back clipped close to the scalp and slightly more length on top.

The style originated in armed forces for practicality and uniformity.

Common variants include the buzz cut, high and tight, and crew cut.

He showed up with a fresh military cut.

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clippers · short · fade · shaved · crisp · neat · uniform · dress code · standard issue · boot camp · basic training · drill sergeant · jarhead · flat top · induction · razor · trim · sides

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Opposites
hair length

military cutlong hair

Extended scalp strands

mane · tresses

hairstyle structure

military cutflowing hair

Unbound locks in motion

wild hair · bedhead · natural hair · loose waves · messy hair

cultural/aesthetic association

military cutdreadlocks

Ropelike matted hair strands

mohawk · bohemian style · afro

Family

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Top 500,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G