Goateed

/ɡoʊˈtiːd/ adjective

Definition

Wearing or having a goatee; sporting a small pointed beard on the chin.

Etymology

From 'goatee' (a small beard resembling a goat's chin tuft) + -ed (past participle suffix). 'Goatee' itself comes from 'goat' + diminutive '-ee', as the beard resembles goat facial hair.

Kelly Says

The goatee became fashionable in the Renaissance specifically because it resembled goat whiskers—men actually wanted to look like goats because it was considered a sign of sophistication and distinguished breeding!

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