face card
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
An attractive face. Sometimes defined as never declining or receding. Often also used in the context of "purchasing" or receiving a benefit solely through beauty, in the sense that the face is the credit card used for "payment".
Register: informalEra: 2020s
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
• Gen Z / internet register
Sources & notes
Adapted from Wikipedia “Glossary of 2020s slang” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30). US Gen Z / internet usage.
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Common questions
What does “face card” mean?
An attractive face. Sometimes defined as never declining or receding. Often also used in the context of "purchasing" or receiving a benefit solely through beauty, in the sense that the face is the credit card used for "payment".
Is “face card” formal or informal?
face card is generally informal.
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