Muttonchops
(noun)
- A style of facial hair in which sideburns are grown thick and wide to meet the mustache or beard.
- A pair of large, fleshy sideburns.
Origin:
From the late 19th century, referring to the shape of the sideburns resembling that of the fleshy part of a mutton chop.
Examples:
- The actor grew muttonchops for his role as a historical figure from the 19th century.
- The old man with the muttonchops told us about his life as a sailor.
- The man with the muttonchops was often mistaken for a character from the Wild West.
- The man with the muttonchops had a kind face and a twinkle in his eye.
- The man with the muttonchops gave me a wink and a nod as he walked by.