broccoli haircut en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Referring to the resemblance of the haircut to the stem and florets of broccoli.
Meanings
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(slang) A type of perm haircut consisting of shaded or faded sides, and much volume and length on the top, popular among teens and young adults.
Take, for example the wacky, whimsical, sometimes flat-out weirdly-named viral hairstyles and fads bubbling up amongst the youths: In a recent trend report released by Google outlining the most-searched Gen Z hairstyles, the top two were the "wet mop haircut" and the "broccoli haircut."
2022 April 7, Stephanie Saltzman, “The 'broccoli cut' and 8 other Gen Z hair trends, explained”, in Fashionista:The broccoli haircut, also known as the zoomer perm or bird’s nest cut, is similar to the indie-inspired looks of the 00s, featuring shaved or faded sides and a whole lot of volume and length on top.
2022 April 30, Jessica Lindsay, “The broccoli haircut: What is the men’s hair style and why is it so popular with Gen Z?”, in Metro Lifestyle:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| broccoli haircuts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Synonyms
bird's nest · alpaca back and sides · broccoli hair · meet me at McDonald's haircut · zoomer perm · broccoli cut · meet me at McDonald's