bumfluff

British

/ ˈbʌmˌflʌf /

noun

informal the soft and fluffy growth of hair on the chin of an adolescent

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Expect a buzzcut and bumfluff revolution next.

From The Guardian

His bumfluff’s getting thicker, mind.

From Literature

His shaver came closer to the bumfluff on my upper lip...closer….

From Literature

Now my bumfluff had a ridiculous patch missing.

From Literature

Sturridge, Van Aanholt, Bruma and McEachran are all stroking their bumfluff moustaches on the bench for Chelsea.

From The Guardian

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