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Peach fuzz
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the very thin, delicate, and nearly invisible hair that covers much of the human body and is particularly noticeable on the face
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InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "peach fuzz" and when to use it?
The idiom "peach fuzz" likely comes from the resemblance of the soft, fine hairs on a person's skin, especially the face, to the velvety texture found on the skin of a ripe peach fruit. It is often used informally to describe this delicate, almost invisible hair, particularly in children and young adults.
Example
The newborn had a soft peach fuzz on her cheeks, which was barely visible but incredibly delicate to the touch.
As he entered adolescence, his face began to show the first signs of peach fuzz above his upper lip.
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