Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
faceplant
verb
/ˈfeɪs.plænt/
Definition
A sudden fall onto one’s face, often occurring during physical activities or sports.
Examples
- After tripping over the uneven sidewalk, he did a complete faceplant.
- The skateboarder faceplanted while attempting a trick at the skatepark.
- She laughed when her friend faceplanted while trying to run on the beach.
Meaning
Faceplant refers to the action of someone falling forward and landing on their face. It can happen accidentally or as a result of clumsiness.
Synonyms
- fall
- tumble
- collapse
