bird's nest cut
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Meaning · English
A type of perm haircut popular among teens and young adults that resembles a bird's nest, consisting of shaded or faded sides, and much volume and length on the top.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
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.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bird's nest cut” mean?
A type of perm haircut popular among teens and young adults that resembles a bird's nest, consisting of shaded or faded sides, and much volume and length on the top.
Is “bird's nest cut” formal or informal?
bird's nest cut is generally slang.