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clean-shav·en | \ ˈklēn-ˈshā-vən 
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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 especially : 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
adjectiveEnglish 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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