Fu Manchu mustache

[ fooman-choo ]

noun

1. a mustache whose ends droop to the chin.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Fu Manchu mustache¹

First recorded in 1935–40; after the mustache worn by Fu Manchu, an Asian master criminal in films of the 1920s and '30s, based on novels by British author Sax Rohmer (1883–1959)

Example Sentences

“The Fu Manchu mustache, the peaked worker’s hat. Even if there are authentic elements, they’re put together in a mishmash.”

From Washington Post

In another sign of the times, the Army will also be changing the wording in the regulations to remove descriptions deemed racist like "Fu Manchu" mustache and "Mohawk" hairstyle.

From Fox News

References to “Fu Manchu” mustache and “Mohawk” hairstyle have been removed, and replaced with more detailed descriptions of the still-banned styles.

From Seattle Times

Mayfield started last Sunday with a beard, wore a Fu Manchu mustache during the game and then showed up to his postgame press conference with only a mustache.

From Washington Times

Mayfield started last Sunday with a beard, wore a Fu Manchu mustache during the game and then showed up to his postgame press conference with only a mustache.

From Seattle Times