trench cut

The trench cut is a standard military haircut from WW I to the present. It featured shaved sides and back of the troop's head and left a little on top. This was a fast cut to give and prevented vermin nests in most of the head in trenches

The troops received a Trench cut prior to deployment.

paper cut

being significantly more impressive on one's résumé than one is in person; to look good on paper

Ryan: Hey Kasey, don't you have that big interview tomorrow?
Kasey: Yeah, I'm paper cut but pretty awkward in person, so I hope my résumé does most of the work for me!
Ryan: Seriously! Let's just hope that they believe that you're the actual applicant and not think it's a prank like last time!

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COVID Cut

When, after weeks of desperation and closure of your favorite barber shop/hairdressers, you, or your significant other, grab a pair of scissors or shaver and do the best you can...

“Looks like John went and got himself a COVID cut.”

cutting loose

actions or behavior that reflect a carefree, usually impulsive manner of doing just what one pleases; living in the moment

The hotel pool is brimming with wild college students cutting loose for Spring Break.

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cut the check

The catchphrase of actor Anthony Mackie, best known for playing the character Falcon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

"CUT THE CHECK!"
"CUT THE CHECK!"
"CUT THE CHECK!"
"CUT THE CHECK!"
"CUT THE CHECK!"
-Anthony Mackie

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cutting laps

Driving around on a certain fixed path either to be seen, to see, simply to pass the time for the lack of something better to do.

It's nice out, let's go get some Slurpees and cut laps 'til it's dark enough to set off these fireworks in old people's yards.

I saw Kevin cutting laps in the haggard old Trans-Am he bought from his uncle.

Cut Rug

Passing gas or doing the "dirty work"

Jimmy cut rug in the hallway and it stunk up the classrooms.

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