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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCrewcut
/ˈkruː.kʌt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A very short hairstyle in which the hair is cut close to the scalp.
"He decided to get a crewcut for the summer to keep cool." - 2
A hairstyle typically associated with military personnel or athletes.
"The coach preferred his players to have a crewcut for a uniform appearance."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'crewcut' originated in the early 20th century, derived from the hairstyle worn by members of rowing crews. It reflects a military influence, as the style became popular among soldiers during World War II, symbolizing discipline and neatness.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Crewcut" is said worldwide
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coupe à la brosse
Transliteration: koo-pah lah bross
"Il a décidé de se faire une coupe à la brosse pour l'été."
Crewcut
Transliteration: kruː.kʌt
"Er hat sich für den Sommer einen Crewcut schneiden lassen."
taglio a zero
Transliteration: tah-lyoh ah zeh-roh
"Ha deciso di farsi un taglio a zero per l'estate."
corte de pelo corto
Transliteration: kor-teh deh peh-loh kor-toh
"Decidió hacerse un corte de pelo corto para el verano."
corte militar
Transliteration: kor-teh mee-lee-tar
"Ele decidiu fazer um corte militar para o verão."
क्रू कट
Transliteration: kroo kat
"उसने गर्मियों के लिए क्रू कट कराने का फैसला किया।"
平头
Transliteration: píng tóu
"他决定在夏天剪一个平头。"
크루컷
Transliteration: keu-ru-keot
"여름을 위해 크루컷으로 자르기로 결정했습니다."
クルーカット
Transliteration: kurū katto
"彼は夏のためにクルーカットにすることに決めました。"
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