noun
mullet
MUH-liht
Mullet (noun) means any of several related fish species, especially the grey mullet, found in coastal and freshwater habitats. Example: “Fishermen hauled in a net full of mullet.”
noun
1
Any of several related fish species, especially the grey mullet, found in coastal and freshwater habitats.
"Fishermen hauled in a net full of mullet."
"Grilled mullet is popular in Mediterranean cooking."
2
A haircut kept short at the front and sides but left long at the back.
"He showed up to the reunion sporting an ironic mullet."
"The mullet was a staple hairstyle of 1980s rock stars."
How to use mullet
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a type of fish, or the famous short-front-long-back haircut.
Common pairings
grey mullet
sport a mullet
mullet haircut
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Etymology
From Old French mulet, ultimately from Latin mullus ("red mullet"), from a Greek word for the same fish.
Rhymes for mullet
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What does “mullet” mean?
The word “mullet” means any of several related fish species, especially the grey mullet, found in coastal and freshwater habitats. In plain terms, either a type of fish, or the famous short-front-long-back haircut.
How do you pronounce “mullet”?
“Mullet” is pronounced MUH-liht (/ˈmʌlɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “mullet” in a sentence?
Here is “mullet” used in a sentence: “Fishermen hauled in a net full of mullet.”
What part of speech is “mullet”?
“Mullet” is a noun.
Where does the word “mullet” come from?
The word “mullet” comes from Latin. From Old French mulet, ultimately from Latin mullus ("red mullet"), from a Greek word for the same fish.
How many meanings does “mullet” have?
“Mullet” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: any of several related fish species, especially the grey mullet, found in coastal and freshwater habitats.
