Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

facework

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
face-work
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The material of the outside or front side, as of a wall or building.

Uncountable

noun

The communicative strategies involved in upholding face or social prestige.

Uncountable

noun

Work done at the face, such as the coalface.

Uncountable

Etymology

From face + work.

Usage

Inflected Forms

faceworks (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

faceworker

Synonyms

facing

Questions

What does facework mean?
The material of the outside or front side, as of a wall or building.
Where does facework come from?
From face + work.

How to pronounce facework

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