Meaning & use
goatee
A small pointed beard covering only the chin, often worn with a mustache.
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He trimmed his goatee carefully before the job interview.
The actor grew a goatee for his role as a mysterious villain.
A note on using this word
A goatee is named for its resemblance to the tuft of hair on a goat's chin.
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