Mohawk

noun

Definition of Mohawknext
as in shag

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Mohawk
  1. bob
  2. trim
  3. crew cut
  4. buzz cut
  5. crop
  6. bun
  7. ponytail
  8. shingle
Noun
  • From shock dye jobs to sculptural nail art, bobs (and more bobs), and trend-transcending makeup looks: each new week brings something for your Pinterest board and next nail appointment.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Jan. 2025
  • With the help of hairstylist Renato Campora, Gomez's wore her hair in a wavy bob inspired by icons Sofia Loren, Lauren Bacall, and Marilyn Monroe.
    Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of bob
Noun
  • As many as four chairs might be filled with players getting their fades, brush cuts, edge-ups, braids and facial trims.
    Tim Graham, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
  • For their black tie date night, Brody wore a black made-to-measure Thom Browne suit with braided trim along the lapels and an abstract boutonniere by Elsa Jin.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of trim
Noun
  • Five crew cut stepbrothers back from the army would knuckle punch the family puppy.
    Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Decked out in a leather bomber jacket with sunglasses and a crew cut, Nix was Iceman.
    Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of crew cut
Noun
  • Howie had his guns on display for his guest appearance on NBC's Brilliant Minds. 11 of 14 In Vogue Rocking a buzz cut and a goatee, Howey looked nice and casual in this flick from 2020. 12 of 14 Hitting the Red Carpet The man sure cleans up nice ... 13 of 14 Savy and Stylish ...
    Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Then the door opened, and in came some kind of young person, tall and heron-thin, in a jumpsuit dirty at the knees, wearing a buzz cut that shone golden under the fluorescents and a gender that was not immediately legible.
    Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of buzz cut
Noun
  • Some such costs relate to property, wages, crops, infrastructure, supply chains and travel, per the report.
    Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2025
  • And with 80 percent of the world’s almond crop grown in the Golden State, labor shortages have proven to be a perennial problem.
    Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of crop
Noun
  • Hairdos were also polished—Zoe Kravitz wore a slicked bun which, much like their names, matched Zoe Saldana.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Meester wore a sequined light green gown with a plunging neckline, accessorized with a diamond necklace and matching bracelet, with her hair pulled back in a messy bun.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of bun
Noun
  • During the picture-in-picture break, Nia Jack mockingly swung around Bianca Belair’s ponytail.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
  • One male suspect with long hair in a ponytail, wearing all black clothing, is believed to have left the area in an unknown direction, according to Towson University police.
    Alexa Dikos, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of ponytail
Noun
  • The home’s exterior showcases roofing materials crafted from composition shingles.
    Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Florida official suggests phasing out asphalt shingles Time to rethink roofing?
    Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of shingle
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