English · Word Candidate

haircut

/ˈhɛə(ɹ)kʌt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: haircuts · haircutting · haircutted

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The act of cutting of the hair, often done professionally by a barber, hair stylist, or beautician.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The style into which the hair is cut.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To reduce the value assigned to an asset.

Verb

Examples

But whereas in the past it has been possible for a brokerage house to credit a customer’s account for 100 percent of the value of a commodity, we have required that that value be haircutted significantly.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “haircut” mean?

The act of cutting of the hair, often done professionally by a barber, hair stylist, or beautician.

Is “haircut” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.