noun
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the act or an instance of cutting the hair
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the style in which hair has been cut
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slang stock exchange a percentage of the value of an asset deducted to account for a possible fall in its value before it can be liquidated
Other Word Forms
- haircutter noun
- haircutting noun
Etymology
Origin of haircut
Example Sentences
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“Sure as I need a haircut, Grandpa,” I said.
From Literature
Jacks has been given the nickname of Slim Shady by some England players during this tournament – a reference to his pre-tournament haircut and bleached blond hair.
From BBC
In the southeastern province of Ghazni, a 30-year-old barber said he was detained for three nights after officials found out that one of his employees had given a client a Western-style haircut.
From Barron's
Someone got a haircut as cars whizzed past.
From Los Angeles Times
Uninsured depositors were made whole—no haircuts and no meaningful loss-sharing.
From Barron's
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