Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

muttonchops

Noun

/ˈmʌtənˌtʃɒps/

Definition

muttonchops are a style of facial hair that consists of large sideburns that extend down the sides of the face, typically connecting to a mustache, but leaving the chin clean-shaven.

Examples

He styled his hair and shaved his muttonchops for the costume party.
In the 19th century, muttonchops were a popular choice among fashionable gentlemen.
With his muttonchops and top hat, he looked like he stepped out of a Victorian novel.

Meaning

The term is often used to refer to the distinctive sideburns that resemble the shape of a mutton leg, commonly associated with certain historical styles of grooming.