Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stubbly
Adjective
/ˈstʌb.li/
Definition
Having short stiff hairs or bristles.
Examples
- He had a stubbly chin that gave him a rugged look.
- After a few days without shaving, his face became noticeably stubbly.
- She preferred her man’s stubbly beard to the smooth look of clean-shaven faces.
Meaning
The term ‘stubbly’ refers to a texture or appearance where small, short hairs are visible on a surface, typically relating to facial hair that’s still growing in.
Synonyms
- Rough
- Prickly
- Bristly
- Scruffy
- Unshaved
