Polish edit

Etymology edit

Literally, under [one's] moustache.

Pronunciation edit

Adjective edit

pod wąsem (not comparable, no derived adverb)

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

Adverb edit

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 edit

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