"haircut band" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: haircut bands [plural]
Rhymes: -ænd Head templates: {{en-noun}} haircut band (plural haircut bands)
  1. (colloquial, derogatory) A musical group that achieves success based on physical appearance rather than musical talent. Tags: colloquial, derogatory Categories (topical): Music Related terms: boy band, longhair [adjective], longhairs [noun]

Inflected forms

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