fizzog

English

Etymology

From physiognomy.

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈfɪz.ɒɡ/
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Noun

fizzog (plural fizzogs)

  1. (UK, slang, dated) Alternative form of phizog (“the face”).
    • 2005 February 26, Charlie Brooker, The Guardian:
      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.
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