walrus mustache
Definition
Noun: A thick, bushy mustache that grows downward over the lips, often with long ends that droop or hang down significantly. It is named for its resemblance to the long whiskers of a walrus.
Usage
This term is used specifically to describe a style of facial hair. It functions as a countable noun. * He grew a distinctive walrus mustache. * The old sailor was known for his impressive walrus mustache.
Examples
- The gentleman's walrus mustache was his most recognizable feature.
- Many historical figures, like Theodore Roosevelt, are famously depicted with a walrus mustache.
Advanced Usage
The term is often used in historical or descriptive contexts, particularly when referring to late 19th and early 20th-century fashion. It can imply a sense of age, tradition, or a rugged, masculine appearance.
Variants and Related Words
- Walrus moustache: An alternative spelling using the British English form "moustache."
- Mustache (noun): The general term for hair grown on the upper lip.
Synonyms
- Bushy mustache
- Drooping mustache
- Handlebar mustache (Note: This is a related but distinct style where the ends are styled upward, not downward.)
Idioms
- None that feature the specific phrase "walrus mustache." However, mustaches in general can be referenced in idioms about appearance or character (e.g., "a man with a formidable mustache").
Noun
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a bushy droopy mustache
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