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DictionarypussFace
noun

puss

A person's face or mouth, informally.

He makes a sour puss when he tastes the bitter drink.

Etymology
pussIrishlip or mouth

The Irish source names the mouth or lip. English slang broadened it to the face, especially when describing an expression.

More examples

  • The comedian pulled a funny puss for the camera.
  • Wipe that gloomy look off your puss, she joked.
  • The old dialogue uses puss for a person's face.

Forms

puss · pusses

Similar words

face
Face is neutral rather than slang.
mug
Mug is another slang term, often with a rougher tone.