: a small pointed or tufted beard on a man's chin
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Simpson eventually exited the vehicle — in which the LAPD found makeup adhesive, a fake mustache and goatee, Simpson’s passport and a gun — and surrendered to authorities.
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Lindsay Kimble, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
His face framed by an adjoining walrus mustache and bushy goatee, brown hair falling to his shoulders, Barnett won his family’s adoration for his boisterous, infectious laugh, and kid-like sense of fun.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2024
Another video shows Aguilar in the crowd in front of the same stage, alongside her partner, who has a mustache and goatee and wears a black hooded sweatshirt with a white logo for the Freedom Angels.
—USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
Plenty of other fans on social media were distraught over Hurts' decision to ditch his goatee, commenting everything from downright outrage to simply strings of crying emojis.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024
Once again donning a shaggy wig and thick goatee, Reubens brought a ridiculous charm to an already hilarious scene.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 31 July 2023
The robber is described as Black, in his 30s, about 6 feet tall with a thin build and dark complexion with a mustache and goatee, authorities said.
—Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2024
He is described as a dark-skinned man, 5’8, 106 lbs., black hair, brown eyes with a mustache and goatee.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2024
Martin found a boxy suit for Sanderson and shaved his facial hair into a goatee.
—Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2024
Lindsay Kimble, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
His face framed by an adjoining walrus mustache and bushy goatee, brown hair falling to his shoulders, Barnett won his family’s adoration for his boisterous, infectious laugh, and kid-like sense of fun.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2024
Another video shows Aguilar in the crowd in front of the same stage, alongside her partner, who has a mustache and goatee and wears a black hooded sweatshirt with a white logo for the Freedom Angels.
—USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
Plenty of other fans on social media were distraught over Hurts' decision to ditch his goatee, commenting everything from downright outrage to simply strings of crying emojis.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024
Once again donning a shaggy wig and thick goatee, Reubens brought a ridiculous charm to an already hilarious scene.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 31 July 2023
The robber is described as Black, in his 30s, about 6 feet tall with a thin build and dark complexion with a mustache and goatee, authorities said.
—Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2024
He is described as a dark-skinned man, 5’8, 106 lbs., black hair, brown eyes with a mustache and goatee.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2024
Martin found a boxy suit for Sanderson and shaved his facial hair into a goatee.
—Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2024
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“Goatee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goatee. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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goatee
noun
goa·tee
gō-ˈtē 
: a small trim pointed or tufted beard on a man's chin
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