Mullet
WordNet
noun
(1) Bottom dwelling marine warm water fishes with two barbels on the chin
(2) Freshwater or coastal food fishes a spindle-shaped body; found worldwide
(3) Highly valued lean flesh of marine or freshwater mullet
WiktionaryText
Etymology 1
From from , from .
Etymology 2
Apparently coined (or popularised) by hip hop group the Beastie Boys.
Noun
- A hairstyle where the hair is kept short on the top and sides and long at the back.
- 2008, Danielle Corsetto, Girls With Slingshots 406
- – Maybe it’s a curly fro.
- – Maybe every day is bad hair day!
- – Maybe it’s a mullet!
- 2008, Danielle Corsetto, Girls With Slingshots 406
- A person who mindlessly follows a fad, a trend, or a leader.
Usage notes
The hairstyle sense is particularly associated with the working class or even bad taste.