Stubble

/ˈstʌb.əl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Short, stiff hairs that grow on a person's face when they have not shaved for a short time.

He forgot to shave this morning and now he has a noticeable stubble on his chin.

The remaining stalks of grain or the like after cutting.

The farmer left the stubble in the field for soil enrichment after harvesting the wheat.

Any short, rough growth or unshaven appearance.

After a weekend camping trip, he returned home with a light stubble that made him look rugged.

Middle English, from the word 'stob' which means 'a stump'.

five o'clock shadow

A term for stubble that resembles a shadow at the end of the day when a man hasn’t shaved since morning.

stubbled chin

Referring to a facial feature that has visible short hair.

crew cut

A short hairstyle that may leave stubble, common in military contexts.

beard

Facial hair that may include stubble.

razor

A tool used for shaving to remove stubble.

groom

To clean and arrange hair or fur, often includes shaving stubble.

Bum fluff

That kid is trying to grow a beard, but all he has is a bit of bum fluff.

Stubble bum

He's a stubble bum, always opting for a rugged look over a clean shave.