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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   singular of sideburns form-of, singular, uncommon

   "His left sideburn was longer than the other one."

2. 2
   The unwanted rapid burning down one side of a cigarette that has been ineptly rolled. UK, uncountable
3. 3
   facial hair that has grown down the side of a man's face in front of the ears (especially when the rest of the beard is shaved off) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

burnsidemoustachemutton chopside whiskersside-whiskers

Example

More examples

"His left sideburn was longer than the other one."

Etymology

From side + burn.

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