Flattop: meaning, definitions and examples
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flattop
[ หflรฆtหtษp ]
hairstyle
A flattop is a hairstyle that features short sides and a flat, horizontal top. This style became popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s, particularly among young men in urban communities. The hair on top is cut to a uniform length, creating a distinctive flat appearance. Flattops can vary in height and may be styled with products for added hold and appearance.
Synonyms
buzz cut, crew cut, flat top
Examples of usage
- He decided to get a flattop for summer.
- The flattop hairstyle becomes a signature look for many hip-hop artists.
- His flattop caught everyone's attention at the party.
Translations
Translations of the word "flattop" in other languages:
๐ต๐น topete
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเฅเคฒเฅเค เคเฅเคช
๐ฉ๐ช Flattop
๐ฎ๐ฉ rata atas
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะปะพัะบะฐ ะฒะตัั ัะฒะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ pลaski szczyt
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฉใใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท plat
๐ช๐ธ corte plano
๐น๐ท dรผz รผst
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ซํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูู ุฉ ู ุณุทุญุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ plochรฝ vrchol
๐ธ๐ฐ plochรฝ vrchol
๐จ๐ณ ๅนณ้กถ
๐ธ๐ฎ ravna vrhnja
๐ฎ๐ธ flatur toppur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะทัา าฏััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แขแงแแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dรผz รผst
๐ฒ๐ฝ cima plana
Etymology
The term 'flattop' emerged in the 1980s as a description for a specific short hairstyle that features a flat top. Its origins can be linked to various military haircuts that emphasized practicality and ease of maintenance. Over time, the flattop became synonymous with a particular counterculture and youth subculture, especially in the contexts of hip-hop and urban street fashion. The style showcases individuality and often correlates with personal expression in the realms of fashion and music. Its popularity peaked during the late 20th century, making a resurgence in mainstream culture thanks to various celebrities and iconic figures who sported the hairstyle.