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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.

goatee

/ɡoʊˈti/ /ɡəʊˈtiː/

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.

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