mustache
word
/ˈməsˌtæʃ/
MUH-stash
/məˈstɑːʃ/
muh-STAHSH
Definition
A mustache is a line or patch of hair that grows on a man's upper lip. Some styles can be long, thick, or shaped in special ways.
Usage & Nuances
'Mustache' is always used for upper lip hair; facial hair on the cheeks or chin is called 'beard'. 'Moustache' is the British spelling. Often used in phrases like 'grow a mustache', 'thick mustache', or to describe a person's appearance. Not slang, neutral to slightly old-fashioned in tone.
Spanish: bigotePortuguese (BR): bigodePortuguese (PT): bigodeChinese (Simplified): 胡子 (上唇) - 小胡子Chinese (Traditional): 鬍子 (上脣) - 八字鬍Hindi: मूंछArabic: شاربBengali: গোঁফRussian: усыJapanese: 口ひげVietnamese: ria mépKorean: 콧수염Turkish: bıyıkUrdu: مونچھIndonesian: kumis
Example Sentences
He shaved off his mustache last week.
basic
The actor's curly mustache made him look older.
natural
He stroked his mustache while thinking.
natural
A big mustache used to be a symbol of power.
natural
He has a thick mustache.
basic
My father doesn't like to grow a mustache.
basic