stubbly

Everyday

1. Stubbly means covered with short, rough hairs, like a man's chin when he has not shaved. tree →
2. Stubbly can describe a field covered with short stalks left after a harvest. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and stories, a «stubbly chin» or «stubbly cheek» shows a man who has not shaved, often after a long trip or a hard night. In farming descriptions, stubbly fields appear after harvest time. Phrases: «a stubbly chin», «stubbly face».

Examples

• Grandad's stubbly chin tickled my cheek. tree →
• After a week camping, Dad's face was stubbly. tree →
• The pirate captain had a stubbly face and a big hat. tree →
• We ran across the stubbly field. tree →
• His cheek felt stubbly and rough. tree →
• The cat would not sit on the stubbly grass. tree →

Note

From «stubble» + -y. Comparison: «stubblier», «stubbliest» (rare). A describing word, not a noun.