OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 27635

facepalm

/ˈfeɪsˌpɑː(l)m/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
palmada facial
A gesture of bringing one or both palms to the face, with various interpretations including exasperation, chagrin, frustration, embarrassment (one's own or vicarious), etc.
[Cue: William Tell Overture] [sound of Frank Zappa's “San Ber'dino” being played on Japanese instruments] [Kevin (the Muse): “Wargh! It SAID _William Tell!”] [Cantata11 (walking up…
“Do you think Carl Sagan might be available?” There was a mass-facepalm. “No.” they chorused.
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