mohawk

Meanings

• noun

  A type of hairstyle characterized by shaving the sides of the head and leaving the hair in a strip down the center.

  - "The rock star sported a Mohawk hairstyle on stage."
  - "Many punk rock fans wear Mohawks as a sign of rebellion."

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Synonyms

Iroquois , Mohican , Mowie

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mohawk
hawk , awk

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Variants

List of all variants of mohawk that leads to same result
Mohawk , Mohawks , mohawk , mohawks

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Etymology

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Derived from the name of the Mohawk people, a Native American tribe known for wearing this hairstyle.

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Trivia

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1. The Mohawk hairstyle gained popularity in the Western world during the punk rock scene of the late 1970s.

2. The Mohawk hairstyle was also worn by some Native American warriors as a sign of strength and bravery.

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Related Concepts

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1. Native American hairstyles: Refers to traditional hairstyles worn by various indigenous peoples of the Americas.

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Culture

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The Mohawk hairstyle has been associated with various subcultures, including punk rock, heavy metal, and indigenous peoples. It has been used as a symbol of rebellion, independence, and identity.

How to Memorize "mohawk"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bald head with a strip of hair down the center.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with punk rock or rebellion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'M' in Mohawk stands for 'Mohawk hairstyle'.

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