Stubbly: meaning, definitions and examples

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stubbly

 

[ หˆstสŒbli ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance, texture

Stubbly refers to the rough, often prickly, texture created when hair, particularly facial hair, has been allowed to grow out for a short period of time without being shaved. This term is often used to describe men's facial hair that has not been fully groomed, giving a rugged or unkempt look.

Synonyms

bristly, prickly, rough

Examples of usage

  • He had a stubbly chin after days without shaving.
  • Her boyfriend sports a stubbly look that she finds attractive.
  • The actor appeared on stage with a stubbly beard.

Translations

Translations of the word "stubbly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น poroso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเคฟเคฏเคฎเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stoppelig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berambut pendek

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‰ะตั‚ะธะฝะธัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sterczฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็„ก็ฒพใฒใ’ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ruguรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ achaparrado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dikenli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ„ธ์ด ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุงุฆูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stubbovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ drsnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆบๅˆบ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trnjak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stubbly

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะทั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒแƒ–แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tikanlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ peludo

Etymology

The word 'stubbly' originates from the root word 'stub,' which refers to the short, blunt ends of something that has been cut off, such as the remains of a plant or the aftermath of shaving. In the context of facial hair, it suggests that hair has been cut or shaved down to a very short length but has not been fully removed. The use of 'stubby' in English can be traced back to the early 19th century, inferring a rough or uneven surface. 'Stubbly' evolved as an adjective to describe the specific texture of hair that is short but has not been entirely shaved away, especially in references to male grooming norms. Over time, the term has gained popularity in informal contexts, often used to convey a certain rugged masculinity associated with unshaven appearances.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,573, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.