BARBER Meaning and
Definition
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A barber is a skilled professional who provides various grooming services, primarily focused on the hair and facial hair of men. This occupation dates back centuries and has evolved from being solely a hair care provider to encompass a range of services.
Traditionally, a barber's primary role is to cut and style men's hair. They often use various tools such as scissors, clippers, and razors to achieve desired haircuts and styles. Additionally, a barber is proficient in providing beard trims and shaving services, ensuring meticulous attention to detail.
Modern barbershops have become social spaces, where men gather not only for haircuts but also for conversations and camaraderie. A barber is a skilled conversationalist, adept at engaging clients in discussions about a range of topics, encouraging a sense of community and comfort within the shop.
In recent years, the role of a barber has expanded to include services such as grooming and shaping eyebrows, waxing, and facial treatments. Some barbershops may also offer hair coloring or grooming products for sale. The scope of a barber's work can vary depending on the establishment they work for and their individual expertise.
Overall, a barber's primary purpose is to provide proficient grooming services to men, ensuring they leave the shop feeling confident, well-groomed, and satisfied with their appearance.
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Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of BARBER
The word barber has an interesting etymology. It comes from the Latin word barba, which means beard. The Latin term evolved into the Anglo-Norman word barbour, which was later anglicized as barber in Middle English. The role of a barber historically involved not only cutting and styling hair but also shaving beards, hence the connection with the Latin root barba.
Idioms with the word BARBER
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(as) conceited as a barber's cat
The idiom "(as) conceited as a barber's cat" refers to someone who is extremely proud, vain, or arrogant. It implies that the person is overly confident in their appearance or abilities, similar to how a cat in a barber shop might feel after being groomed and pampered.
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conceited as a barber's cat
The idiom "conceited as a barber's cat" refers to someone who is overly self-important, arrogant, or vain. Just like a cat who may be pampered and preened by a barber, this person is excessively pleased with themselves and their appearance.
Similar spelling words for BARBER
- barbarize,
- barberry,
- bearberry,
- barbier,
- barbary,
- barbarise,
- barbarian,
- berber,
- Barbour,
- Barbar,
- barbieri,
- barbaric,
- barberio,
- barbarism,
- barbarity,
- barbero,
- barbarea,
- barbarous,
- barbaro,
- Barbra,
- Barbara,
- Barbera.
Conjugate verb Barber
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