curpin

/kɜːrpɪn/

Definitions

1. verb

To cut or clip something, especially hair, with a curved or scissor-like motion.

“She spent the afternoon curpin her husband’s beard into a neat design.”

2. noun

A curved or scissor-like clipping motion, especially used for cutting hair.

“The barber used a smooth curpin to trim the customer’s bangs.”

Synonyms

  • clip
  • snip
  • trim

Antonyms

  • grow
  • lengthen