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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFu Manchu Mustache
/fuː ˈmæn.tʃuː ˈmʌs.tæʃ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A style of mustache characterized by long, thin, downward-pointing ends, often associated with depictions of the character Fu Manchu.
"He styled his facial hair into a Fu Manchu mustache for the costume party." - 2
A cultural stereotype represented by a specific mustache style, often linked to negative portrayals of Asian characters in media.
"The Fu Manchu mustache has become a symbol of outdated and harmful stereotypes in film and literature."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Fu Manchu' originates from the fictional character created by British author Sax Rohmer in the early 20th century. The character is depicted as a villain with a distinctive style, including a long, thin mustache. The mustache style has since been associated with stereotypes of East Asian men, reflecting historical prejudices and cultural representations.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Fu Manchu Mustache" is said worldwide
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Moustache Fu Manchu
Transliteration: Mus-tach Fu Man-chou
"Il a stylisé sa moustache en moustache Fu Manchu pour le carnaval."
Fu-Manchu-Schnurrbart
Transliteration: Fu-Manchu-Schnurrbart
"Er trug einen Fu-Manchu-Schnurrbart für die Kostümparty."
Baffi Fu Manchu
Transliteration: Baffi Fu Man-chu
"Ha modellato i suoi baffi in uno stile Fu Manchu per la festa in maschera."
Bigote Fu Manchu
Transliteration: Bee-go-te Foo Man-chu
"Llevaba un bigote Fu Manchu para el evento de disfraces."
Bigode Fu Manchu
Transliteration: Bee-goh-deh Foo Man-chu
"Ele usou um bigode Fu Manchu para a festa à fantasia."
फू मांचू मूंछ
Transliteration: Phu Manchu Moongch
"उसने कॉस्ट्यूम पार्टी के लिए फू मांचू मूंछ बनाई।"
福满楼胡须
Transliteration: Fú mǎn lóu húxū
"他为化妆舞会留了福满楼胡须。"
푸 만추 수염
Transliteration: Pu Manchu Suyeom
"그는 코스튬 파티를 위해 푸 만추 수염을 기르기로 했다."
フー・マンチューの口ひげ
Transliteration: Fū Manchū no kuchihige
"彼は仮装パーティーのためにフー・マンチューの口ひげをスタイリングした。"
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