Meaning & Definition of word "Mustache"

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    Mustache

    /ˈmʌstæʃ/

    noun:

    • 1. Facial hair that grows on the upper lip.
      • Example: He decided to shave off his mustache for a fresh look.
    • 2. A strip of hair that grows just above the upper lip.
      • Example: The actor is famous for his iconic mustache that has become his trademark.
    • 3. A characteristic style of hair growth on the upper lip, often styled or groomed.
      • Example: She admired his mustache, which was neatly curled at the ends.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Middle French 'moustache', from the Italian 'moustaco', from the Latin 'mānsūcus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    handlebar mustache:

    A style of mustache with long, curved ends.

    mustache ride:

    A slang term referring to a sexual act involving a mustache.

    caterpillar:

    Slang for a very bushy or large mustache.

    Related Words

    beard:

    Facial hair that grows on the chin, cheeks, and neck.

    goatee:

    A small beard that only includes the hair on the chin and often the mustache.

    sideburns:

    Facial hair that grows down the side of the face, typically in front of the ears.

    Slang Meanings of mustache

    Meaning: Stash

    Example Sentence: He called it his 'stash' when he decided to let his mustache grow.

    Meaning: Mo

    Example Sentence: Every November, he grows out his 'mo' to raise money for charity.