facepaw

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Meaning · English

A facepalm.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The dog smacked his face with his paw. "Facepaw!" Jork pointed out.

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 “facepaw” mean?

A facepalm.

Is “facepaw” formal or informal?

facepaw is generally slang.