English · Slang Attested 18+

resting bitch face

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An angry or unpleasant look that does not accurately reflect the way a person is feeling or that the person assumes when not consciously controlling their expression.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một nét mặt giận dữ hoặc không vui không phản ánh chính xác cách một người cảm nhận

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

A brassy blonde steps forward, and you can tell by her resting bitch face, that ultra-cruel look in her eyes, that she's the one in charge of this quasi-hostage situation.

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 “resting bitch face” mean?

An angry or unpleasant look that does not accurately reflect the way a person is feeling or that the person assumes when not consciously controlling their expression.

Is “resting bitch face” formal or informal?

resting bitch face is generally derogatory, slang, vulgar.