Inglês

haircut

gb/hˈɛɹkˌʌt/ us/hˈɛɹkˌʌt/
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Nome A2 event
1

an occasion of cutting hair

When you cut your hair, usually at a salon.

Padrão de uso: get/have a haircut; a haircut at [place]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes write *hair cut* as a noun; *haircut* is usually one word as a noun (but *get your hair cut* is a verb phrase).
Sinónimos
trim (Often suggests a small amount of hair is cut.)
Antónimos
grow-out (The period of letting hair grow longer instead of cutting it.)
Colocações
get a haircut |have a haircut |go for a haircut |book a haircut |a quick haircut |a cheap haircut |a regular haircut |a haircut appointment |a haircut at the barbers |need a haircut
Temas
daily_life |personal_care |services
Exemplos
  • I’m getting a haircut after work.
  • He booked a haircut for Saturday morning.
  • She needs a haircut before the wedding.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • I want a haircut today.
  • He has a haircut every month.
Nome B1 entity
2

a particular hair style or cut

The way your hair looks after it is cut.

Padrão de uso: a [adjective] haircut; a haircut with [feature]
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse *haircut* (the style) with *hairstyle*; a haircut is specifically a style created by cutting.
Sinónimos
cut (More informal; common in phrases like 'a short cut'.) | hairstyle (Broader; includes styling without cutting.)
Antónimos
unkempt hair (Describes hair that is not neatly cut or kept.)
Colocações
a new haircut |a short haircut |a long haircut |a trendy haircut |a classic haircut |a layered haircut |a bob haircut |a pixie haircut |a men's haircut |a women's haircut
Temas
daily_life |appearance |fashion
Exemplos
  • That haircut really suits you.
  • She showed the stylist a photo of the haircut she wanted.
  • His new haircut makes him look older.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • I like your haircut.
  • She has a short haircut.
Nome business C1 quantity
3

reduction in value or amount

A cut (reduction) in money or value, used in finance.

Padrão de uso: a haircut of [percentage/amount]; take a haircut on [something]
Erro comum:
Learners may interpret this literally; in finance it means a reduction in value or an accepted loss, not anything to do with hair.
Sinónimos
write-down (An accounting reduction of an asset’s stated value.) | loss (More general; not necessarily a calculated percentage reduction.) | discount (Often used for price reductions; less specific than finance 'haircut'.)
Antónimos
gain (An increase in value rather than a reduction.) | markup (An increase added to a price rather than a cut.)
Colocações
a 10% haircut |a haircut on bonds |a valuation haircut |a collateral haircut |take a haircut |impose a haircut |accept a haircut |a debt haircut |a steep haircut |a small haircut
Temas
business |finance |economy
Exemplos
  • Bondholders agreed to a 30% haircut as part of the restructuring deal.
  • The bank applied a haircut to the collateral value to manage risk.
  • Investors took a haircut when the company’s valuation fell.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
haircut
IPA
GB/hˈɛɹkˌʌt/
US/hˈɛɹkˌʌt/
Sílabas e acento
hair - cut (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (hair)
Formas da palavra
Noun
  • Base: haircut
  • Plural: haircuts
Família de palavras
Forms
haircuts noun
Core family
hair noun A1 cut verb A1 hairstyle noun
Related words
hairdresser noun A2 hairdressing noun hairstylist noun barber noun A2
Expressões

a haircut and a shave

1
/ə hˈɛɹkˌʌt ˈænd ə ʃˈeɪv/
fixed phrase

standard grooming at barbers

A barber service: cut hair and shave your face.

Exemplos
  • He went to the barbers for a haircut and a shave.
  • I booked a haircut and a shave before the ceremony.
  • The shop offers a haircut and a shave for a fixed price.

get a haircut

1
/ɡˈɛt ə hˈɛɹkˌʌt/
fixed phrase

go and have hair cut

To go to a barber or salon to cut your hair.

Exemplos
  • I’m going to get a haircut this afternoon.
  • He got a haircut before his job interview.
  • Where do you usually get a haircut?

get a haircut!

1
/ɡˈɛt ə hˈɛɹkˌʌt ‖/
fixed phrase informal

look more neat and respectable

Used to tell someone to tidy their look (sometimes rudely).

Exemplos
  • My uncle keeps telling me, “Get a haircut!”
  • The manager hinted I should get a haircut before meeting clients.
  • He was tired of hearing “Get a haircut!” from strangers.

give [someone] a haircut

1
/ɡˈɪv sˈʌmwˌʌn ə hˈɛɹkˌʌt/
fixed phrase

cut another person’s hair

To cut another person’s hair.

Exemplos
  • My sister gave me a haircut during lockdown.
  • He gives his son a haircut every summer.
  • The barber gave him a very neat haircut.

have a haircut

1
/hˈæv ə hˈɛɹkˌʌt/
fixed phrase

receive a haircut service

To get your hair cut.

Exemplos
  • She’s having a haircut on Friday.
  • I had a haircut and then met my friends for lunch.
  • He’s just had a haircut, so his hair looks really neat.

take a haircut

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/tˈeɪk ə hˈɛɹkˌʌt/
idiom business

accept a financial loss

To accept that you will get less money than you expected.

Exemplos
  • They decided to take a haircut and sell the shares at a loss.
  • Lenders may have to take a haircut in the restructuring.
  • If you sell now, you’ll probably take a haircut.

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