peach fuzz

[ peech fuhz ]

noun

1. soft, fine hair, especially on the face of a youth who has not yet developed a beard, resembling the down on the skin of a peach.

Word History and Origins

Origin of peach fuzz¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

He’s like Clark Kent with peach fuzz: tall, slender, soft-spoken, favoring khakis and long-sleeved shirts and more earnest than a Peace Corps volunteer.

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The video is grainy, but Dave Roberts’ thin mustache and Aaron Boone’s peach fuzz are discernible.

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After a year of hardship — shootings, war and uncertainty regarding artificial intelligence — the Pantone Color Institute has announced that Peach Fuzz, a warm and fuzzy hue between pink and orange, is the Color of the Year for 2024.

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Peach Fuzz offers versatility in clothing and home goods, Pantone’s representatives said, and incorporates a tactile nature that is hard to resist.

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According to Eiseman, a color like Peach Fuzz enhances their skin tone.

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