Definition

Noun: A short haircut for men where the hair on top of the head is cut uniformly short so that it stands upright, resembling the bristles of a brush.

Usage

The term "brush cut" is used to specifically describe a style of short haircut. It is a compound noun.

Examples: * He got a neat brush cut for the summer. * The military often requires a very short brush cut. * His brush cut made his hair look like a stiff brush.

Advanced Usage

• While primarily a noun, the term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe other nouns (e.g., "brush cut style").
• It is often associated with practical, low-maintenance, or military-inspired hairstyles.

Variants and Related Words

• Buzz cut: A very short haircut achieved with clippers, often even shorter than a traditional brush cut. While similar, a buzz cut may not always imply the same textured, upright quality as a "brush cut."
• Crew cut: Another short back and sides haircut, but typically with a slightly longer, tapered top that may be styled forward, not strictly upright.

Synonyms

• Short haircut
• Close crop

Notes on Meaning

The definition refers specifically to the hairstyle. It is a fixed compound noun. Do not confuse it with the separate verb phrase "to brush cut," which is not a standard phrasal verb and would be interpreted literally (e.g., to cut using a brush, which is nonsensical). The target term is solely the hairstyle.

Noun

1. a short haircut with hairs standing up like a brush