facepaw

English

Etymology

From face +‎ paw, by analogy with facepalm.

Pronunciation

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Noun

facepaw (plural facepaws)

1. (furry fandom) A facepalm.
   • 2015, LogganogandLanden, Survivor: The Master's Quarters 1‎^[1]:

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

Verb

facepaw (third-person singular simple present facepaws, present participle facepawing, simple past and past participle facepawed)

1. (furry fandom) To facepalm.
   • 2016, Linkonpark100, Sebastian Silverstone and the Thea Sisters‎^[2]:

     "Geez, they're really excited." Pamela commented, prompting Colette and Seba to facepalm (in Colette's case, facepaw).

   • 2020, Legion20, Supreme Magus‎^[3]:

     If a living human soul was allowed to spectate, he would see a Ry facepaw itself in frustration.