Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

wheyface

Noun

/ˈweɪfeɪs/

Definition

A facial expression that is pale and drawn, often associated with illness, fatigue, or a lack of vitality.

Examples

After the long hike in the heat, he returned home with a wheyface that worried his friends.
The sudden news left her with a wheyface, clearly indicating her shock.
From the stress of the exam and not sleeping well, he had a wheyface during the presentation.

Meaning

Wheyface describes the look of someone whose complexion is notably pale, resembling the color of whey, the liquid remaining after milk has been curdled and strained.