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peach fuzz

[peech fuhz] / ˈpitʃ ˌfʌz /
NOUN
five o'clock shadow
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These hairs resemble the fine, short, light colored vellus hairs that cover much of the human body, commonly known as peach fuzz.

From Science Daily Jul. 14, 2026

Mixed in the crowd were young applicants with peach fuzz and older men and women, hair streaked with gray.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2025

Pantone has announced its color of the year, peach fuzz, which highlights the hue’s coziness and comfort.

From National Geographic Dec. 7, 2023

Recalling his earliest encounter with Dylan, Elliott described him as “a nifty little kid with peach fuzz, he couldn’t shave yet.”

From New York Times Sep. 28, 2022

Milez nervously rubs the peach fuzz on his chin.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas




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