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whiskers

[/ˈwɪskərz/]
nounpl: whiskers (plural noun, typically used in plural form)
bigodes
1. Long hairs growing from the face of certain animals, especially cats and seals
The cat's whiskers twitched as it watched the bird.
Os bigodes do gato tremulavam enquanto observava o pássaro.
2. Facial hair grown on the cheeks and chin of humans, typically worn by men as a style choice
He grew whiskers for the costume party.
Ele deixou crescer os bigodes para a festa à fantasia.
3. A very small distance or margin
He won the race by whiskers.
Ele venceu a corrida por um fio.
Synonyms
facial hairbristlesvibrissae (scientific)

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bigodes
Standard term for facial hair on humans or animals
Brazil (informal)
suíças
Specifically for sideburns or cheek whiskers
Portugal
bigodes
Standard term, same as Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal (technical)
vibrissas
Scientific term for animal whiskers

Related Idioms & Phrases

by a whisker - por um fio (by a very small margin)
cat's whiskers - elegante ou sofisticado (something excellent or fashionable)
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