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.

countable, informal, uncountable

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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.”

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