pod wąsem

Polish

Etymology

Literally, “under [one's] moustache”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pɔdˈvɔw̃.sɛm/
• Rhymes: -ɔw̃sɛm

Adjective

pod wąsem (not comparable, no derived adverb)

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pod,‎ wąs.
2. (idiomatic) mustachioed

Adverb

pod wąsem (not comparable)

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pod,‎ wąs.
2. (idiomatic) under one's breath (quietly and unclearly)

   Synonym: pod nosem

Further reading

• pod wąsem in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
• pod wąsem in Polish dictionaries at PWN