noun
goatee
goh-TEE
Goatee (noun) means a small beard grown only on the chin. Example: “He trimmed his goatee before the interview.”
noun
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A small beard grown only on the chin.
"He trimmed his goatee before the interview."
How to use goatee
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA beard limited to the chin.
Word forms
goatees plural
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Etymology
From goat plus the diminutive ending -ee, since the beard resembles the tuft of hair on a goat's chin.
Rhymes for goatee
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What does “goatee” mean?
The word “goatee” means a small beard grown only on the chin. In plain terms, a beard limited to the chin.
How do you pronounce “goatee”?
“Goatee” is pronounced goh-TEE (/ˌɡoʊˈtiː/ in IPA).
How do you use “goatee” in a sentence?
Here is “goatee” used in a sentence: “He trimmed his goatee before the interview.”
What part of speech is “goatee”?
“Goatee” is a noun.