Faze: meaning, definitions and examples

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faze

 

[ feษชz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emotional response

To faze someone means to disturb or disconcert them, causing a feeling of worry or anxiety. It is often used in the context of someone being startled or thrown off balance by a situation. The term suggests that the person is momentarily unsettled but may recover quickly. The usage can apply to various scenarios, from minor surprises to more significant shocks.

Synonyms

disconcert, disturb, unsettle, upset.

Examples of usage

  • The sudden noise didn't faze him.
  • She was fazed by the unexpected news.
  • Nothing can faze me now.
  • His confidence was never fazed by criticism.

Translations

Translations of the word "faze" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fase

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Phase

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fase

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะฐะทะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ faza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚งใƒผใ‚บ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท phase

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fase

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aลŸama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹จ๊ณ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุญู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fรกze

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fรกza

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜ถๆฎต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ faza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fasi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะทะตาฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒ–แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ faz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fase

Etymology

The word 'faze' originated in the early 20th century and is believed to be a variant of 'phase'. It entered the English language in the context of emotional disturbance. The exact origins are somewhat obscure, but it is often associated with a feeling of being thrown off one's normal state due to an external event or stimulus. Over the decades, 'faze' has maintained its usage in informal conversations and literature, particularly to describe reactions to surprising or difficult situations. Its prevalence has increased in modern vernacular, especially in contexts emphasizing resilience and composure in the face of challenges.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,217, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.