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."
by StephenCarr October 19, 2005
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"I had that Paris Hilton video going in my room while I was cranking one out, when my older brother bill-dog walked in on me while he was beating off and laughing like a maniac! Bill-dog hit me with the worst 5 o'clock shadow! I was so embarrassed!"
by normal dude September 12, 2009
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Get the 5 o'clock shadow mug.When one develops an orange stain around the lower face after a day of sitting on the couch and eating Cheetos.
The mark of a true couch potato.
The mark of a true couch potato.
Girl 1: I come home from work every day and my orange-faced boyfriend is just sitting there with the remote.
Girl 2: Uh oh, its a 5 o'clock cheesy shadow.
Girl 2: Uh oh, its a 5 o'clock cheesy shadow.
by TheMusicNote18 March 25, 2011
Get the 5 o'clock cheesy shadow mug.When a male doesn't wish to look baby smooth on his undercarriage so he leaves a very short defining stubble. Such as 5 o'clock shadow, but for his Zamboni.
Friend: Hey man don't you have that date tonight?
You: Yeah i do!
Friend: Better shave up in case she wishes to examine your crime scene...don't go overboard though.
You:No worries i already have the 5 o'cock shadow going.
Friend: Bro?
You: Bro!
You: Yeah i do!
Friend: Better shave up in case she wishes to examine your crime scene...don't go overboard though.
You:No worries i already have the 5 o'cock shadow going.
Friend: Bro?
You: Bro!
by Mr. The Saint March 9, 2012
Get the 5 o'cock Shadow mug.It is when you shave your balls and surrounding areas and the hair starts to grow back. Like a 5 o clock shadow on your face but the one on your most manly of areas.
by MitchBoer September 2, 2006
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