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

Pantone has announced its color of the year, peach fuzz, which highlights the hue’s coziness and comfort.

From National Geographic • Dec. 7, 2023

Recalling his earliest encounter with Dylan, Elliott described him as “a nifty little kid with peach fuzz, he couldn’t shave yet.”

From New York Times • Sep. 28, 2022

The young waiter — nervous, fidgeting, turning a little red under his peach fuzz — twice returned after taking our order: “Sorry, we’re out of that beer.”

From Washington Post • Sep. 5, 2022

“I was skeptical when I tried it. They basically scrape your whole face with a scalpel. It’s like a deep exfoliation. They take all the little peach fuzz off. I’m kind of into that.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2020

Milez nervously rubs the peach fuzz on his chin.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas