Polish

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Etymology

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Literally, under [one's] moustache.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /pɔd ˈvɔw̃.sɛm/, /pɔd ˈvɔn.sɛm/
  • Syllabification: pod wą‧sem

Adjective

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pod wąsem (not comparable, no derived adverb)

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

Adverb

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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

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