Heavyface: meaning, definitions and examples
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heavyface
[ ˈhɛviˌfeɪs ]
informal slang
Heavyface is an informal slang term used to describe the appearance of someone who looks overly tired or has a puffy face, typically due to a lack of sleep or exhaustion. It can also refer to the facial expression that signifies burden or weariness.
Synonyms
fatigued expression, puffy face, tired look.
Examples of usage
- After the long flight, he had a heavyface.
- She woke up with a heavyface after the all-nighter.
- His heavyface told everyone he hadn't been sleeping well.
Translations
Translations of the word "heavyface" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cara pesada
🇮🇳 भारी चेहरा
🇩🇪 schweres Gesicht
🇮🇩 wajah berat
🇺🇦 важке обличчя
🇵🇱 ciężka twarz
🇯🇵 重い顔
🇫🇷 visage lourd
🇪🇸 cara pesada
🇹🇷 ağır yüz
🇰🇷 무거운 얼굴
🇸🇦 وجه ثقيل
🇨🇿 těžká tvář
🇸🇰 ťažká tvár
🇨🇳 沉重的脸
🇸🇮 težko obraz
🇮🇸 þung andlit
🇰🇿 ауыр бет
🇬🇪 სქელი სახე
🇦🇿 ağır üz
🇲🇽 cara pesada
Etymology
The term 'heavyface' combines the adjective 'heavy' and the noun 'face'. The adjective 'heavy' comes from the Old English word 'heafod', which means 'having great weight or density', and evolved through Middle English into its current form. The blend suggests a burdened or weighted-down appearance. The use of 'face' traces back to Old French 'face', representing the front of the head, which derives from Latin 'facies', meaning 'appearance' or 'form'. As an informal term, 'heavyface' likely emerged within colloquial usage, reflecting modern vernacular's tendency to combine descriptors with body part references for creative expression. Its increasing popularity parallels contemporary discussions around mental health, fatigue, and the impact of lifestyle on physical appearance.