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Definition of mustachio

mustachio

/məˈstæʃ.i.oʊ/
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Plural:mustachios
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Adjective:mustachioed
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mustachio Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A mustache, especially a large, thick, or flamboyantly styled one.

Example

"The stage actor twirled the ends of his magnificent mustachio while delivering his monologue."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Most commonly used today in a humorous, playful, or mock-heroic register to describe a particularly large, bushy, or flamboyant mustache.

• Rhymes for mustachio

• Nearby Words

must
mustache
mustached
mustachio
mustachioed
mustang
mustard

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 16th century from Italian 'mostaccio' or Spanish 'mostacho', ultimately tracing back to Ancient Greek 'mystax' (meaning 'upper lip' or 'mustache').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mustachio. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mustachio
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