Meaning & use

goatee

noun·Everyday

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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