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sidecut

6.0

A haircut where the sides are cut much shorter than the top

noun
/ˈsaɪdˌkʌt/

: corte lateral

She styled her sidecut with a bit of gel for a modern look.

Examples

The sidecut has become a popular choice among young men in recent years.
He decided to get a sidecut before starting his new job.
I want a sidecut!
She loves her new sidecut!
He decided to get a sidecut to achieve a sleek new look for the summer.
The sidecut is often worn with a fade that enhances the contrast with the longer top.
For his wedding, he opted for a stylish sidecut that complemented his formal attire.

Synonyms

haircut

vssidecut

111 1.0

To cut and shape a person's hair

specifies a style where the sides are shorter than the top or one side

undercut

vssidecut

5.1

A hairstyle with the sides and back cut very short and the top left long

means sides are shorter but not necessarily shaved or extremely short

How Short

undercut

5.1

sidecut

6.0

trimmed

1.0

Surface Forms

sidecut singular

sidecuts plural

Morphology

sidecut = side + cut (transparent) = side + cut

The meaning is a straightforward combination of 'side' + 'cut' referring to cutting the sides of the head.

Etymology

Sidecut is simply side + cut, meaning a 'cut' on the 'side' of the head. That's why a sidecut is a hairstyle where the sides are cut shorter than the top.