Goatee - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
A goatee is a small beard grown only on the chin, often without a mustache. It is a facial hair style that resembles the tuft on a goat’s chin.
Definition:
A small pointed beard on a man's chin, often with the rest of the face shaved.
Synonyms:
chin beard, Van Dyke, facial hair
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
clean-shaven, beardless
Common Collocations:
trim a goatee, grow a goatee, shave off a goatee
Derivatives:
goateed, goatees
Usage Tips:
Use "goatee" to describe a specific beard style; avoid confusing it with full beards or mustaches.
Common Phrases:
devil’s goatee, soul patch, designer stubble
Etymology:
Derived from the resemblance to the beard of a male goat (from "goat" + "-ee").
Examples:
- 1. He grew a neat goatee for the summer.
- 2. His goatee made him look distinguished.
- 3. She prefers men with a well-trimmed goatee.
- 4. He shaved his goatee for a job interview.