stubbly

/ˈstʌbli/
adjective
  1. Covered with short, stiff hairs that have started to grow back after shaving or cutting.
    • She didn't mind his stubbly look; it made him seem rugged.
    • After a long flight, his chin felt rough and stubbly.
    • The actor's stubbly face was perfect for the role of a tired detective.
  2. Having a short, stiff, and uneven texture, like stubble on a plant or field.
    • He ran his hand over the stubbly surface of the old brush.
    • The lawn was stubbly after the first mowing of spring.
    • The harvested field was stubbly with leftover stalks of wheat.
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