What is another word for five o'clock shadow?

Pronunciation: [fˈa͡ɪv əklˈɒk ʃˈadə͡ʊ] (IPA)

"Five o'clock shadow" is a term commonly used to describe the scruffy appearance of facial hair that grows back after an incomplete shave. However, this term is not the only way to describe this look. A few other synonyms or related terms used for the five o'clock shadow are "stubble," "scruff," "shadow beard," "whiskers," "beard shadow," "rough beard," and "day-old beard." All these terms are used to describe the same thing - that rugged facial hair growth that gives off the appearance of a bit of unkemptness. Each of these terms has become popular in their own right, and people nowadays employ different terms to describe the same thing.

What are the hypernyms for Five o'clock shadow?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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