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Riker's Beard

Euphemism for a moment in time (typically in pop culture) where something or someone that was lackluster and/or underachieving suddenly and surprisingly became much better and exciting. Taken from Star Trek - The Next Generation, which many fans considered wanting until Commander Riker grew a beard at the start of Season Two, after which the show was solid and well-received for the rest of its run.
"Heather Locklear joining the cast of Melrose Place was that show's Riker's Beard moment."

"Ben Cherrington (Boston Red Sox GM) trading expensive malcontents like Carl Crawford and Josh Beckett to the LA Dodgers was a Riker's Beard for his career (and the Red Sox) if ever I saw one."

"Little did the New England Patriots know it at the time, but when Mo Lewis knocked Drew Bledsoe out in Week 2 of 2001, it would become a Riker's Beard for the franchise."

"The fact that Danny Ainge (Boston Celtics GM) turned getting boned in the 2008 NBA Draft Lottery into a Riker's Beard is still staggering to me."
by Honk4Gronk June 21, 2013
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Beard Season

Greatest season ever, time of year when it is not necessary to shave due to any reason at all
Dan: So Steve you haven't shaved in a while whats up?

Steve: Well Dan its that time of year you know beard season.
by TheGlueGunner October 18, 2008
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Beard splinter

A sharp, slender piece of facial hair broken off from a beard and stuck in your finger. Usually caused from rubbing your beard and can be painful.
M: So how was your day?
B: Pretty rough, actually. Lots of boring meetings, and then I got a beard splinter.
M: You got a what?
B: A splinter in my finger. From my beard.
by leighstarfish October 15, 2011
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bearded clamshell

by mt1 June 29, 2006
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unemployment beard

This is what you have when you neglect shaving for a while, due to being unemployed.
Bob: That's a nice unemployment beard you've got growing there!

Joe: Yeah. I'll make sure and shave as soon as I can get an interview.
by gibberling October 13, 2007
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Beardist

Any person who is against the having or growing of beards due to discomfort for themselves.
Cristina refused to make out with him because he had a beard. She is now a well known beardist in the community due to her anti-beard actions.
by bigeyedfeesh March 17, 2011
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Beardophile

A person who enjoys stroking/touching other peoples beards.
You like to stroke beards, you beardophile!
by Juicysatsumas March 19, 2013
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