face palms
Forehead-slapping reaction
Face palms is the third-person singular verb form of facepalm—to slap one's open hand against one's forehead in exasperation or embarrassment at someone's stupidity, including one's own.
The gesture signals disbelief or frustration: She face palms every time he opens his mouth.
Often written as one word.
- facepalmGesture showing exasperation
- gestureCommunicative body movement
- handGrasping body part
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
- disbeliefRejection of truth claims
I can't even · cringe · emoji · annoyance · internet culture · social media · epic fail · memes · nonverbal · exasperation · cover · sigh · SMH · touch · self-reproach · forehead · expression · embarrassment
face palmsapplause
Collective hand-clapping approval
standing ovation · cheers · thumbs up · high fives · clapping
face palmsfist pumps
Celebratory upward arm thrusts
celebrates · tears of joy · jumps for joy · air punch · victory dance
face palmscheers
Casual toast or farewell
celebrates · marvels · gushes · swoons
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