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five o'clock shadows

five o'clock shadows is the plural of five o'clock shadow.

Meaning of five o'clock shadow

Noun

five o'clock shadow (countable and uncountable, plural five o'clock shadows)

  1. (informal) 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.1942 November 30, Life, page 96

Questions about five o'clock shadows

What is five o'clock shadows the plural of?
Five o'clock shadows is the plural of five o'clock shadow.

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