Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pull-a-face
phrase
/pʊl ə feɪs/
Definition
To make a grimace or a funny face in order to amuse someone or express a feeling.
Examples
- During the family photo, the kids decided to pull-a-face to make everyone laugh.
- She loves to pull-a-face when she’s joking around with her friends.
- Whenever he gets shy, he tends to pull-a-face instead of smiling.
Meaning
The act of distorting one’s facial features, often in a playful or exaggerated manner, typically to evoke a reaction or laughter.
Synonyms
- make a face
- grimace
- mug
