duckface

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Meaning · English

A facial expression in which the lips are pushed outwards in a pout.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

She turned pages in the album, gave a wry little smile to a shot of the four lads making duckfaces and faux-gangster hand signs.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “duckface” mean?

A facial expression in which the lips are pushed outwards in a pout.

Is “duckface” formal or informal?

duckface is generally slang.