word
German
Backpfeifengesicht
BAHK-fye-fen-guh-zisht
/ˈbɑːkpfaɪfənɡəˌzɪçt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
backpfeifengesicht
Dictionary meaning
A face badly in need of a slap.
Examples
- That smug expression is pure backpfeifengesicht.
Pronunciation tips
- A German loanword, mostly humorous.
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