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duckface

/ˈdʌkˌfeɪs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.85 in modern English

Syllables
duck-face
IPA
/ˈdʌkˌfeɪs/
20
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Countable; Slang; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From duck + face, suggesting a duck's bill.

Usage

Inflected Forms

duckfaces (plural) duck-face (alternative)

Phrases

trout pout

Frequently Paired Words

trout pout

Synonyms

ducklips

Questions

How do you pronounce duckface?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdʌkˌfeɪs/.
What does duckface mean?
A facial expression in which the lips are pushed outwards in a pout.
Where does duckface come from?
From duck + face, suggesting a duck's bill.

How to pronounce duckface

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