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Mustache: meaning, definitions and examples

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mustache

 

[ หˆmสŒstรฆสƒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

facial hair

A mustache is a strip of facial hair that grows specifically above the upper lip. It can come in various styles and lengths, ranging from a small, neatly trimmed line to a fuller, bushier appearance. Mustaches can be worn alone or in conjunction with other facial hair, such as beards. In many cultures, mustaches are seen as a sign of masculinity, maturity, or a personal style choice.

Synonyms

lip hair, moustache, upper lip hair

Examples of usage

  • He decided to grow a mustache for the winter.
  • The actor's mustache became his trademark.
  • She laughed at his new mustache, finding it amusing.

Translations

Translations of the word "mustache" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bigode

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‚เค‚เค›

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schnurrbart

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kumis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒัƒัะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wฤ…sy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฃใฒใ’

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท moustache

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bigote

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bฤฑyฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝง์ˆ˜์—ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุงุฑุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ knรญr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fรบzy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒกๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mustasch

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัƒัั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒšแƒ•แƒแƒจแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ saqqal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bigote

Etymology

The word 'mustache' originates from the late Middle English term 'moustache', derived from the Old French 'moustache', which itself comes from the Italian word 'mostaccio'. The Italian term can be traced back to the Latin word 'musta', meaning 'to grow'. Its usage became particularly popular in the 17th century among European nobility, who often sported elaborate facial hair styles. The fashion for mustaches varied over the years, reflecting the changing moods and sensibilities of society. In certain periods, they were symbols of power and virility, while at other times they were associated with the eccentricity of artistic personalities. Mustaches continue to evolve in style and significance, often representing individual expression and cultural identity.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,552, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.