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Definition of stubbly

stubbly

/ˈstʌb.li/
stub · bly
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• adjective

1

Covered with short, stiff hairs, especially on a person's unshaven face.

Example

"He rubbed his stubbly chin thoughtfully while reading the morning newspaper."

2

Covered with the short, stiff stalks of grain or hay remaining in the ground after harvesting.

Example

"The autumn wind blew across the stubbly cornfields after the harvest was complete."

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stubbiness
stubble
stubbled
stubbly
stubborn
stubbornly
stubbornness

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stubbly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stubbly
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