Meaning of the word "five o'clock shadow" in English
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five o'clock shadow
US /ˌfaɪv əˈklɑːk ˈʃædoʊ/
UK /ˌfaɪv əˈklɑːk ˈʃædoʊ/
Noun
1.
a slight growth of beard visible on a man's face late in the day, after he has shaved in the morning
Example:
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He had a rugged charm with his prominent five o'clock shadow.
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By late afternoon, he always had a noticeable five o'clock shadow.
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