Definition

A style of facial hair that features a moustache with hair on the cheeks but no hair on the chin.

Example

He decided to grow a burnside to change his look.

Conversation

Have you seen that guy with the burnside moustache at the café?

Yeah, I noticed him! It really stands out, doesn't it?

I wonder if he spends a lot of time grooming his burnside.

Probably! It must take some effort to keep it looking that good.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'burnside' originates from Old English, where 'burn' (meaning a small stream or brook) and 'side' (meaning a slope or hillside) combine to refer to a hillside near a stream. It describes a geographical feature, specifically a slope by a brook.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'small stream' ('burn') next to a 'slope' ('side') — that's how you can remember that 'burnside' refers to a hillside by a stream.

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