broccoli haircut
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Meaning · English
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.
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 “broccoli haircut” mean?
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.
Is “broccoli haircut” formal or informal?
broccoli haircut is generally slang.