Synonyms for

Mustache

Verb / ˈmʌˌstæʃ / Another word for mustache — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a growth of hair on the upper lip

Synonyms & similar words

moustache beard whiskers stubble muttonchops goatee sideburns fuzz bristles fluff hairs shag mane growth hedge brush scruff shadow stache

Synonyms by register

Formal

vibrissa guard hair

Informal

stache handlebar lip rug mo

Literary

upper lip adornment facial hair

Antonyms

bald clean-shaven smooth-faced hairless unbearded

Common collocations

  • thick mustache
  • bushy mustache
  • handlebar mustache
  • trim a mustache
  • grow a mustache
  • twirl his mustache
  • a walrus mustache

Word family

noun mustache
adjective mustached

Usage note

While 'mustache' is the standard term, 'moustache' is the common British spelling. It refers specifically to hair grown on the upper lip.

Example sentences

  1. He twirled his mustache as he pondered his next move.
  2. My dad's mustache tickles when he kisses me.
  3. The police sketch showed a man with a bushy mustache.
  4. I'm growing a mustache for Movember.
  5. Tom Selleck is known for his iconic mustache.

Quotes

  • 'A man without a mustache is like a cup of tea without sugar.' - English Proverb
  • 'I tried to grow a mustache once, but it was so pathetic that my wife made me shave it off.' - Dave Barry
  • 'If you're going to do something wrong, do it big, because the punishment is the same either way.' - Jayne Mansfield

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