5 o'clock shadow
Short beard stubble on a man's face that has grown since the morning shave, usually experienced towards the end of the day.
Can be used to describe a man who looks scruffy, overworked/tired, hung-over or rugged.
"Rough night last night? Got that 5 o'clock shadow."
"Rough night last night? Got that 5 o'clock shadow."
5 o'clock shadow by StephenCarr October 19, 2005
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