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noun
A closely-cropped haircut in which the hairs stick upward, like the short bristles of a brush.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a closely cropped haircut; usually for men
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: flattop
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: haircut
History
Originally worn by rowing crew.
Across languages
18 source translations are retained for this English entry.
