Phrases & SayingsPeople and character
face like a half-sucked mango
Also: head like a half-sucked mango
A dishevelled or unattractive face or appearance.
In a sentence
In this historical or contextual use, “face like a half-sucked mango” means a dishevelled or unattractive face or appearance.
Where it came from
Australian cultural and lexicographic discussion documents the simile in Australian/Ocker usage.
- Initial era
- 2000–today
- Where used
- Australia-wide