five o'clock shadow
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five o'clock shadow
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First use appears c. 1942, US, advertising copy written by Jules B. Singer of the Federal Advertising Agency for the Gem brand of safety razors, made by the American Safety Razor Company.
noun five o'clock shadows · 5 o'clock shadow · five-o'clock shadow
- A dark appearance on a man's chin and face caused by the slight growth of beard that has occurred since he shaved in the morning. Men Wanted Without 5 O’Clock Shadow! To get on her wanted list, you must put your best face forward. Avoid “5 o’clock shadow” — that messy afternoon beard-growth. Stay face-neat all day long by shaving with a genuine Gem Blade.
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noun stubble beard
| Español | barba de días, barba incipiente |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 無精髭 bushōhige |
| Français | barbe de trois jours |
| Deutsch | Stoppelbart |
| Русский | щетина ščetina |
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title = {five o'clock shadow},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/five%20o'clock%20shadow},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
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