skinhead
4 synonyms for skinhead, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person with a shaved or very closely cropped head.
Synonyms
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Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
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Etymology
A compound of "skin" and "head," describing the closely shaved hairstyle.
Full origin of skinhead →Frequently asked questions
What does “skinhead” mean?
The word “skinhead” means a person with a shaved or very closely cropped head. In plain terms, someone with a shaved head, or a member of a specific youth subculture that started in Britain.
How do you pronounce “skinhead”?
“Skinhead” is pronounced SKIHN-hehd (/ˈskɪn.hɛd/ in IPA).
How do you use “skinhead” in a sentence?
Here is “skinhead” used in a sentence: “The recruit showed up looking like a skinhead after basic training.”
What part of speech is “skinhead”?
“Skinhead” is a noun.
How many meanings does “skinhead” have?
“Skinhead” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person with a shaved or very closely cropped head.
