goatee
/gou'ti:/
Definition
Noun: A small beard grown only on the chin, often trimmed to a pointed shape. The name comes from its visual similarity to the beard of a goat.
Usage
A "goatee" is a specific style of facial hair. It is worn on the chin and does not connect to the sideburns or mustache (though variations exist). It is a common style choice for men.
Examples
- He decided to shave his full beard and keep only a neat goatee.
- The actor is easily recognized by his distinctive pointed goatee.
- Growing a goatee can change a person's appearance significantly.
Advanced Usage
- "Goatee beard": This is a less common, more descriptive variant of the term.
- He sports a neatly trimmed goatee beard.
Variants and Related Words
- Van Dyke: A specific style of facial hair that combines a goatee with a separated mustache.
- Soul patch: A very small patch of facial hair just below the lower lip, which is sometimes considered a minimal goatee style.
Synonyms
- Chin beard: A more general, descriptive term.
- Tuft: Can be used informally to describe a small, pointed beard.
Related Phrases & Idioms
(This word does not commonly appear in idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs.)
Noun
- a small chin beard trimmed to a point; named for its resemblance to a goat's beard
