muttonchops

[ muht-n-chops ]

plural noun

1. side whiskers that are narrow at the temples and broad and trimmed short at the jawline, the chin being shaved both in front and beneath.

muttonchops

/ ˈmʌtənˌtʃɒps /

plural noun

1. side whiskers trimmed in the shape of chops, widening out from the temples

Word History and Origins

Origin of muttonchops¹

1860–65; mutton ¹ + chop ¹ + -s ³; so called from their shape

Example Sentences

She turned us over to a stout brunette lady who was cultivating a neat and flossy pair of muttonchops.

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