clean-shav·en
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Definition of clean-shaven
: having the hair shaved off
His colorful language is as much a part of his image as his clean-shaven head and bulging biceps.— Roman Modrowski
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: having a shaved face : having no beard or mustache
Her ideal mate is at least 6-foot-3, athletic and either clean-shaven or sporting a nice goatee. — Ebony
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“Clean-shaven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clean-shaven. Accessed 10 May. 2021.
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clean-shaven
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English Language Learners Definition of clean-shaven
of a man
: having a shaved face : having no beard or mustache
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The first known use of clean-shaven was in 1823
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