# five o'clock shadow

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A dark appearance on a man's chin and face caused by the slight growth of beard that has occurred since he shaved in the morning.

## Etymology
First use appears c. 1942, US, advertising copy written by Jules B. Singer of the Federal Advertising Agency for the Gem brand of safety razors, made by the American Safety Razor Company.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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