Meaning of five o'clock shadow | Babel Free
Definitions
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.
Equivalents
Examples
“Men Wanted Without 5 O’Clock Shadow! To get on her wanted list, you must put your best face forward. Avoid “5 o’clock shadow” — that messy afternoon beard-growth. Stay face-neat all day long by shaving with a genuine Gem Blade.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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