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mullet

/ˈmʌlət/
Meanings
  • noun

    A hairstyle characterized by short hair at the front and sides, with longer hair at the back.

    - "The 1980s fashion trend included the mullet hairstyle."
    - "Many people find the mullet hairstyle to be outdated and unsightly."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈmʌlət/



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Synonyms

haarder , springer , hockey hair
Variants
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mullet , mullets , red mullet , red mullets
Etymology
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The origin of the term 'mullet' for the hairstyle is unclear, but it may be related to the fish of the same name, which also has short fins at the front and long fins at the back.

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  1. The mullet hairstyle was popularized by musicians such as Billy Ray Cyrus and Megadeth's Dave Mustaine.

  2. The mullet hairstyle has been parodied in popular culture, including in the movie 'The Big Lebowski' and the TV show 'That '70s Show'.

Related Concepts
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  1. business in the front, party in the back: A popular phrase used to describe the mullet hairstyle, highlighting its contrasting styles.

Culture
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The mullet hairstyle gained popularity in the 1980s and was often associated with working-class and rebellious youth subcultures. It has since fallen out of favor and is now generally considered a fashion faux pas.

How to Memorize "mullet"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a head with short hair at the front and sides, and long hair at the back.

  2. associate

    - Associate the mullet hairstyle with the 1980s and rebellious youth subcultures.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the acronym BIFTB (Business in the Front, Party in the Back) to help remember the mullet hairstyle.

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