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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHandlebar Mustache
/ˈhændl.bɑːr ˈmʌs.tæʃ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A style of mustache that is characterized by its long, curved ends that resemble the handlebars of a bicycle.
"He styled his facial hair into a handlebar mustache for the costume party." - 2
A distinctive mustache style often associated with certain cultural or historical figures.
"The handlebar mustache was popular among circus performers in the early 20th century."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'handlebar mustache' originates from the late 19th century, where 'handlebar' refers to the curved shape resembling bicycle handlebars, and 'mustache' derives from the French 'moustache', which itself comes from the Italian 'mostaccio', tracing back to the Latin 'mānsuētīnus'.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Handlebar Mustache" is said worldwide
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moustache en guidon
Transliteration: moustache en guidon
"Il a stylisé sa moustache en guidon pour la fête costumée."
Lenkerbart
Transliteration: Lenkerbart
"Er trug einen Lenkerbart zur Kostümparty."
baffi a manubrio
Transliteration: baffi a manubrio
"Ha acconciato i suoi baffi a manubrio per la festa in costume."
bigote de manillar
Transliteration: bigote de manillar
"Él se peinó el bigote de manillar para la fiesta de disfraces."
bigode de guidão
Transliteration: bigode de guidão
"Ele estilizou seu bigode de guidão para a festa à fantasia."
हैंडलबार मूंछ
Transliteration: handlebar mooch
"उसने कॉस्ट्यूम पार्टी के लिए हैंडलबार मूंछ बनाई।"
把手胡子
Transliteration: bǎshǒu húzi
"他为化妆舞会修剪了把手胡子。"
핸들바 수염
Transliteration: haendeulba suyeom
"그는 코스튬 파티를 위해 핸들바 수염을 스타일링했다."
ハンドルバーの口ひげ
Transliteration: handorubā no kuchihige
"彼はコスチュームパーティーのためにハンドルバーの口ひげをスタイリングしました。"
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