noun
skinhead
SKIHN-hehd
Skinhead (noun) means a person with a shaved or very closely cropped head. Example: “The recruit showed up looking like a skinhead after basic training.”
noun
1
A person with a shaved or very closely cropped head.
"The recruit showed up looking like a skinhead after basic training."
2
A member of a subculture originating in working-class England in the late 1960s, marked by shaved heads and a distinct style, sometimes linked to far-right or racist movements.
"The documentary traced the skinhead movement from its music roots to its later political splits."
How to use skinhead
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone with a shaved head, or a member of a specific youth subculture that started in Britain.
When to use it
The subculture sense can carry strong political or offensive associations depending on context — use carefully.
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Word forms
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Etymology
A compound of "skin" and "head," describing the closely shaved hairstyle.
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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.
