Mohican
noun
A type of hairstyle where the hair is left long in the middle of the head and short or shaved on the sides.
He sported a bright red mohican which matched the patches on his biker's jacket.
Often appears as...
- wear a mohican
- sport a mohican
noun
A member of a Native American people originally of the Mohawk River valley in New York.
The Mohicans were known for their skills in hunting and warfare.
Often appears as...
- tribe of mohicans
- mohican warrior
Usage tips
Academic,Historical
noun
A type of hairstyle where the hair is left long in the middle of the head and short or shaved on the sides.
He sported a bright red mohican which matched the patches on his biker's jacket.
Often appears as...
- wear a mohican
- sport a mohican
noun
A member of a Native American people originally of the Mohawk River valley in New York.
The Mohicans were known for their skills in hunting and warfare.
Often appears as...
- tribe of mohicans
- mohican warrior
Usage tips
Academic,Historical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Pop Culture
The mohican hairstyle gained popularity through punk culture and is seen as rebellious.
Many punk rock musicians of the 70s had mohicans.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Settings
The mohican is typically not suitable for formal occasions or conservative environments.
He decided against wearing a mohican for the job interview.
Pro Tip 3/3Stereotyping
Be aware that having a mohican can lead to stereotypes about one's personality or lifestyle.
Her mohican made some people think she was a rebel, though she was very gentle.
Pro Tip 1/3Pop Culture
The mohican hairstyle gained popularity through punk culture and is seen as rebellious.
Many punk rock musicians of the 70s had mohicans.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Settings
The mohican is typically not suitable for formal occasions or conservative environments.
He decided against wearing a mohican for the job interview.
Pro Tip 3/3Stereotyping
Be aware that having a mohican can lead to stereotypes about one's personality or lifestyle.
Her mohican made some people think she was a rebel, though she was very gentle.
Pro Tip 1/3Pop Culture
The mohican hairstyle gained popularity through punk culture and is seen as rebellious.
Many punk rock musicians of the 70s had mohicans.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Settings
The mohican is typically not suitable for formal occasions or conservative environments.
He decided against wearing a mohican for the job interview.
Pro Tip 3/3Stereotyping
Be aware that having a mohican can lead to stereotypes about one's personality or lifestyle.
Her mohican made some people think she was a rebel, though she was very gentle.
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Quote examples
Richarlison
Brazilian Athlete
I had the yellow mohican when I was 13, 14. I didn't quite pull it off, though, because I didn't really have the right hair products. It would stay up for five minutes and then just flop down.
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Roddy Doyle
Irish Novelist
I'm not recognised that much. I'm just a bald man in glasses and there's a rash of them in Dublin. It'd be different if I had a mohican.
Quote examples
Ben Lovett
American Musician
I was really into punk. I was 11 years old; I had a blue mohican.
Quote examples
Richarlison
Brazilian Athlete
I had the yellow mohican when I was 13, 14. I didn't quite pull it off, though, because I didn't really have the right hair products. It would stay up for five minutes and then just flop down.
Quote examples
Roddy Doyle
Irish Novelist
I'm not recognised that much. I'm just a bald man in glasses and there's a rash of them in Dublin. It'd be different if I had a mohican.
Quote examples
Ben Lovett
American Musician
I was really into punk. I was 11 years old; I had a blue mohican.
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