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facepalm

Syllabification: (face·palm)
Pronunciation: /ˈfāspä(l)m/
(also face palm)
Definition of facepalm

noun

[freq. as exclamation]
  • a gesture in which the palm of one’s hand is brought to one’s face, as an expression of disbelief, shame, or exasperation:the site collects photos of our favorite facepalms I’m pretty sure said friend now thinks Anne and I are dating—facepalm!

verb

[no object]
  • bring the palm of one’s hand to one’s face, as an expression of disbelief, shame, or exasperation:how many times did she facepalm during the hearing?

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