peach fuzz

American  

[peech fuhz] / ˈpitʃ ˌfʌz /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of peach fuzz

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

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peach fuzz

These hairs resemble the fine, short, light colored vellus hairs that cover much of the human body, commonly known as peach fuzz.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026

The selection of peach fuzz as 2024’s Color of the Year may not have resounding implications for Luttrell in the Feather Identification Lab, it remains a key part of her work in identifying species.

From National Geographic ● Dec. 7, 2023

She was faced with about five new inches, peach fuzz and one cracking voice.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 8, 2021

This was a period in hip-hop, after all, where stars were made still donning peach fuzz.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2018

He had Jason's same brown face, but with a peach fuzz mustache, and even longer Iocs.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton