# skinhead

/ˈskɪnˌhɛd/ (US) · /skˈɪnhɛd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/skinhead
Updated: 2026-10-13

## Definition

a person with very short or shaved hair. You often use it for someone in a youth culture that started in Britain in the 1960s, known for short hair, boots and music like ska.

For teachers: a person with closely cropped or shaved hair, especially a member of a working-class youth subculture that emerged in Britain in the late 1960s. Often associated with distinctive dress and music, with political affiliations varying widely across groups.

## Examples

- The young man is a skinhead with a shaved head.
- The documentary follows former skinheads in London and explores the music and fashion of the movement.
- The novel portrays an aging skinhead who questions the loyalties of his youth while walking through the changed streets of his hometown.

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