close-cut

close-cut

The barber gives the boy a close-cut hairstyle.

Definition

Adjective: - Hair that is cut very short: "close-cut" describes hair that has been trimmed very close to the scalp, resulting in a short, neat appearance.

Usage Examples
  • (His hair was cut very short.)
  • (The hair was trimmed extremely short according to military rules.)
Advanced Usage
  • "close-cut grass": grass that has been mowed very short.
    • The lawn was kept close-cut, giving the garden a tidy look. (The grass was cut very low.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Close-cropped (adj): similar to "close-cut," meaning hair or grass cut very short.
    • She wore her hair close-cropped for convenience. (Her hair was cut very short.)
  • Close-shaven (adj): refers to a beard or facial hair that is shaved very short.
    • His close-shaven beard gave him a clean appearance. (His facial hair was trimmed very close to the skin.)
Synonyms
  • Short-cropped: hair or grass cut very short.
  • Trimmed: cut neatly and close to the surface.
Related Idioms
  • Keep it close-cut: a phrase meaning to maintain a very short hairstyle.
    • He always keeps it close-cut for a professional look. (He maintains a very short haircut.)