Muttonchop
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Muttonchop is a noun meaning A cut of sheep's meat, often containing a section of a rib.
Meaning
A cut of sheep's meat, often containing a section of a rib.
More Meanings
- (figurative, in the plural) A facial hairstyle consisting of long, usually shaped sideburns extending well below the earlobes without a beard.
Example Sentences
He had a fresh complexion, eyes of that common uncertain shade of gray, and was closely shaven except for the incipient muttonchops on his ruddy cheeks.
Word Forms
- muttonchops
- mutton chop
- mutton-chop
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sideburns, whiskers, chop, lambchop, cutlet, target.
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