Use 'stubbly' to describe a rough texture on skin, usually from hair growth. His stubbly cheeks felt rough against her palm.
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Short Growth
'Stubbly' indicates short, emerging hairs, not long ones. He rubbed his stubbly head, missing his long hair.
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Not Freshly Shaved
'Stubbly' is used when someone hasn't shaved very recently, but not long enough for a full beard. After a week of camping, he returned looking tired and stubbly.