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moustache

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/ˈmʌstæʃ/ · mous-tache

Facial hair that grows above the upper lip.

Meanings

nouninformal

Facial hair that grows above the upper lip.

چہرے کے اوپر ہونٹوں کے اوپر بڑھنے والا بال

مچھلی

machhli

Synonyms

facial hairwhiskershairچہرے کے بالبھوںچھوٹے بال

Antonyms

clean-shavenچہرہ صاف

Common Collocations

  • handlebar moustache
  • trendy moustache
  • thick moustache

Example Sentences

He has a thick moustache that makes him look distinguished.

اس کے پاس ایک موٹی مچھلی ہے جو اسے ممتاز نظر دیتی ہے۔

Us ke paas aik moti machhli hai jo use mumtaz nazar deti hai.

Many men prefer to grow a moustache as a style statement.

بہت سے مرد مچھلی کو اسٹائل کے طور پر بڑھانا پسند کرتے ہیں۔

Bohat se mard machhli ko style ke tor par barhانا pasand karte hain.

He decided to shave off his moustache for a new look.

اس نے نیا انداز اپنانے کے لیے اپنی مچھلی کو منڈنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Us ne naya andaaz apnane ke liye apni machhli ko mandne ka faisla kiya.

Easily Confused With

beard:A beard is facial hair that grows on the chin and cheeks, whereas a moustache grows above the upper lip.

Word Family

moustached
adjectiveمچھلی دار

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'moustache' as a 'mouse' that has a stylish 'stache'.

Visualize a classic gentleman with a strong moustache.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: French "moustache" — the word for 'moustache'

First known use: 16th century

The term dates back to Middle French, likely derived from the Italian 'mostaccio', which in turn comes from Latin 'mānsuētīnus' relating to hair or a beard.