Meaning of twirl one's moustache | Babel Free
Definitions
- To twist the ends of one's moustache hairs around the fingers, especially by way of fidgeting.
- To express stereotypical villainy in an obvious or comically exaggerated fashion.
Examples
“Picard: Mr. Worf, villains who twirl their moustaches are easy to spot. Those who clothe themselves in good deeds are well-camouflaged.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.