stubbly

stub·ble

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [stuhb-uh l]
- /ˈstʌb əl/
- /ˈstʌb.əl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stuhb-uh l]
- /ˈstʌb əl/

Definitions of stubbly word

noun stubbly Usually, stubbles. the stumps of grain and other stalks left in the ground when the crop is cut. 1
noun stubbly such stumps collectively. 1
noun stubbly any short, rough growth, as of beard. 1
adjective stubbly unshaven and rough 1
adjective stubbly If a man has not shaved recently, he has a stubbly chin. 0

See all 5 definitions of stubbly

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Origin of stubbly

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English stuble < Old French estuble < Vulgar Latin *stupula, Latin stipula stipule

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Parts of speech for Stubbly

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Stubbly

stubbly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for stubbly

adj stubbly

barbate — having tufts of long hairs; bearded
bearded — A bearded man has a beard.
beardy — wearing a beard
bewhiskered — having whiskers on the cheeks
furry — consisting of or resembling fur: a deep, furry rug in front of the fireplace; the furry undergrowth of the forest.

adjective stubbly

goateed — Having a goatee.
whiskered — having, wearing, or covered with whiskers.

All 9 Synonyms of stubbly