cropped
adj.adj. describes something that has been cut very short, like hair or a piece of clothing.
adj. describing a garment or hairstyle that has been cut short, typically ending above the waist or ears. Often used as a participial adjective in fashion contexts.
She wore a cropped jacket over her dress.
The photographer preferred the cropped version of the portrait because it focused more on the subject's expression.
The trend for cropped trousers has seen a resurgence in recent years, often paired with high-waisted silhouettes to balance the visual proportions of the outfit.
From crop.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Often used as a participial adjective; typically precedes the noun it modifies.
Last updated May 6, 2026