goatee

noun

goa·​tee gō-ˈtē How to pronounce goatee (audio)
: a small pointed or tufted beard on a man's chin
goateed adjective

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His current look is reminiscent of the lengthy salt-and-pepper goatee fans came to know and love in 2010. Michelle Lee, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025 The trio presented a compelling visual image: The two men, wearing dark ties, beatnik goatees and serious expressions, flanked Ms. Travers, whose blond hair framed noble cheekbones. Jim Farber, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025 For a bonus dig at the dawn of the grunge era, the hair and makeup team give Nigel (Damon Herriman) an icky, trendy chin-strap goatee. Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024 While Alexander-Arnold has his goatee, Nunez has his tattoos and Szoboszlai has two strands of hair and some teeth. Caoimhe O'Neill, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for goatee 

Word History

Etymology

from its resemblance to the beard of a he-goat

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of goatee was in 1841

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“Goatee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goatee. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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goatee

noun
goa·​tee gō-ˈtē How to pronounce goatee (audio)
: a small trim pointed or tufted beard on a man's chin

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