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fizzog en · NOUN

Pronunciation

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  • /ˈfɪz.ɒɡ/ (UK)

Etymology

From physiognomy.

Meanings

  1. (UK, alt-of, alternative, dated, slang) Alternative form of phizog (“the face”).
    alt of phizog
    • Thus psychologically broken, they're offered a lifeline: Nicky and Co. offer to shave a decade off their fizzogs courtesy of a haircut, a makeover and a faceload of plastic surgery. 2005 February 26, Charlie Brooker, The Guardian:

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