Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fu-manchu-mustache
Noun
/ˌfuː mænˈtʃuː ˈmʌstæʃ/
Definition
A style of mustache that is long, drooping, and usually extends down beyond the corners of the mouth, resembling the mustache worn by the fictional character Dr. Fu Manchu.
Examples
- He styled his facial hair into a fu-manchu-mustache for the costume party.
- The character in the movie was notable for his imposing fu-manchu-mustache.
- She couldn’t help but laugh at his attempt to grow a fu-manchu-mustache for Halloween.
Meaning
The fu-manchu-mustache is often associated with an exotic or villainous stereotype, characterized by its distinctive length and shape.
Synonyms
- Drooping mustache
- Long mustache
- Handlebar mustache (to some extent)
