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facepalm

1 of 1verb
/ˈfeɪsˌpɑm/
Forms:facepalms,facepalming,facepalmed,facepalmed
1

to cover one's face with one's hand, particularly the palm, often as an expression of frustration, embarrassment, or disbelief

C2
  • In response to the absurd statement, the audience collectively facepalmed, unable to believe what they had just heard.
  • She facepalmed when she realized she had left her phone at home again.
  • I facepalmed after realizing I had sent the email to the wrong recipient.
  • The teacher facepalmed when the student asked a question that had just been answered.
  • He facepalmed in response to his friend's inappropriate joke.