Definitions

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  • proper noun A series of books by British author Sax Rohmer about a villain that sports a Fu Manchu moustache, and other media based on them, such as comic books and movies.
  • proper noun The villain who is the title character of that series.
  • noun A Fu Manchu moustache.

Etymologies

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The first book with the character was The Mystery of Dr. Fu-Manchu, from 1913.

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Examples

  • Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player, a fierce competitor, with a mustache -- a kind of Fu Manchu mustache -- looked like he was ready to tear out a wall.

    CNN Transcript Oct 12, 2006 2006

  • “Fresh-baked bread,” Handlebar repeated, looking at Fu Manchu.

    Bubble in the Bathtub Jo Nesbo 2011

  • Harry is a rugged, solid-looking guy, with about the coolest Fu Manchu mustache I have ever seen.

    Angry Young Man Chris Lynch 2011

  • Harry is a rugged, solid-looking guy, with about the coolest Fu Manchu mustache I have ever seen.

    Angry Young Man Chris Lynch 2011

  • He pulled out a knife and scratched a face with two eyes, a mouth, and a Fu Manchu mustache.

    Bubble in the Bathtub Jo Nesbo 2011

  • Bloodbath growled, staring at Handlebar and Fu Manchu.

    Bubble in the Bathtub Jo Nesbo 2011

  • Zorro, Conan the Barbarian, Fu Manchu, Tarzan, Hopalong Cassidy and the Cisco Kid are only a few of the heroes that Hollywood made its own.

    The Case of the Missing Adventure Story Allan Massie 2011

  • “Um, well, yeah,” Fu Manchu said, pulling Raspa onto her feet—well, onto her roller skate—and wheeling her out of the tent.

    Bubble in the Bathtub Jo Nesbo 2011

  • “I thought that was you sneezing again,” the other one said, taking his rifle off his shoulder and exhaling nervously though his Fu Manchu mustache.

    Bubble in the Bathtub Jo Nesbo 2011

  • Handlebar and Fu Manchu entered the tent and stood behind Grouchy.

    Bubble in the Bathtub Jo Nesbo 2011

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