five o'clock shadow

Definition

A five o'clock shadow refers to the slight growth of facial hair that appears on a man's face in the late afternoon or evening after shaving in the morning. It calls this because the stubble becomes noticeable around 5:00 PM.

Usage and Examples

1. Describing light stubble
   He had a five o'clock shadow by the end of the day, even though he shaved in the morning.

2. Styling or rugged look
   Some men purposely maintain a five o'clock shadow for a rugged appearance.

3. Humorous and casual comment
   After a long day at work, his five o'clock shadow made him look even more tired.

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My sentence

I kind of like the five o'clock shadow look. It makes you look more mature.