Beard is a slang term, American in origin, describing a person who is used, knowingly or unknowingly, as a date, romantic partner (boyfriend or girlfriend), or spouse either to conceal infidelity or to conceal one's sexual orientation.
A “beard” is an antiquated slang term for someone whose social presence serves to mask aspects of someone else's true self from the public. In the early days of queer culture, a “beard” was a wife, girlfriend or female companion who acted (wittingly or not) as social cover for a closeted gay man.
A relatively small number of women are able to grow enough facial hair to have a distinct beard. The condition is called hirsutism.
Mane. Now Mane is basically a slang term for your beard. It comes from the expression that's linked to a Lion's so-called beard, which is called a Mane.
In this context, a beard is a woman that a gay guy dates or marries to appear straight.
Although studies present conflicting evidence when it comes to the attractiveness of beards, facial hair is consistently shown to augment perception in some way. Beards increase ratings of characteristics such as age, social status, aggressiveness and masculinity.
The 3-month beard rule means letting your beard grow naturally for three months without trimming or shaping to allow it to reach its full potential, resulting in a fuller, well-groomed appearance. To keep your beard nourished and healthy, applying a high-quality beard oil is essential.
to face, meet, or deal with an unpleasant or frightening person in a brave or determined way: With a nervous swallow he bearded the formidable-looking librarian behind the desk.
a man who is very old. synonyms: Methuselah, graybeard, old man. types: codger, old codger. used affectionately to refer to an eccentric but amusing old man.
The notoriety of the tale is such that Merriam-Webster gives the word Bluebeard the definition of "a man who marries and kills one wife after another". The verb bluebearding has even appeared as a way to describe the crime of either killing a series of women, or seducing and abandoning a series of women.
a woman with a beard, esp in a circus or freak show.
Hirsutism is excess hair most often noticeable around the mouth and chin. With hirsutism, extra hair growth often arises from excess male hormones (androgens), primarily testosterone. Self-care methods and effective treatment options are available for women who wish to treat hirsutism.
Barbe à papa – literally "Daddy's beard" – is French for cotton candy or candy floss.
an old man, especially one with a white or gray beard.
Guys—Here's a new style for you…monkey beards! Think of a monkey on your back with its tail wrapped around your face and you have a monkey beard.
This phenomenon is primarily due to the incomplete dominance of the MC1R gene. Even if one of your MC1R genes is mutated, it can be enough to cause a noticeable amount of red in your beard.
All follicles contain a mix of black or brown pigments, called eumelanin, and red and yellow pigments, called pheomelanin. If genetically, you produce more pheomelanin, then chances are either your scalp hair or facial hair will look blonde or reddish blonde.
A pogonophile describes a person with a deep affinity for beards. Contrary to a person with pogonophobia, beards induce feelings of adoration and admiration in a pogonophile.
In ancient India and most eastern cultures, beards were venerated at a higher level than almost anywhere else. Long beards stood for dignity and wisdom, strength and courage, and this is often the case today. Beards in these places were so revered that they were also used in the prosecution of crimes.
Definitions of beard. noun. the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face. synonyms: face fungus, whiskers.
Rule #5: Clean Your Trimmings
Seriously. If you have a beard, that means you're a man. And if you're a man, you should act like it and clean up after yourself. We fully support those of you who want to trim your beard at home to get it looking great.
Men's hair should be neatly trimmed. Men should be clean-shaven. If worn, mustaches should be neatly trimmed.