English Explanatory Dictionary

five o'clock shadow

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A dark appearance on a man's chin and face caused by the slight growth of beard that has occurred since he shaved in the morning.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-five o'clock shadow.wav

Word forms

five o'clock shadow five o'clock shadows 5 o'clock shadow five-o'clock shadow

Etymology

First use appears c. 1942, US, advertising copy written by Jules B. Singer of the Federal Advertising Agency for the Gem brand of safety razors, made by the American Safety Razor Company.

Related words

stubble designer stubble
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