Faceplant

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /feɪs.plænt/

Definitions of faceplant

noun A fall or landing on one's face, especially in a clumsy or ungraceful manner

Example Sentences

A1 She tripped and did a faceplant on the sidewalk.

A2 The toddler attempted to run but ended up doing a faceplant on the grass.

B1 During the race, one of the runners did a faceplant right before the finish line.

B2 The skateboarder attempted a trick but ended up doing a faceplant on the ramp.

C1 Despite years of experience, the professional snowboarder still occasionally does a faceplant on difficult slopes.

C2 The gymnast's flawless routine was marred by a sudden faceplant during a difficult tumbling pass.

Examples of faceplant in a Sentence

formal The athlete tripped and performed a faceplant on the track during the race.

informal I saw John trying to show off his skateboarding skills but ended up doing a faceplant instead.

slang She attempted to do a handstand but ended up doing a faceplant on the grass.

figurative The new employee's presentation was a complete faceplant in front of the entire team.

Grammatical Forms of faceplant

past tense

faceplanted

plural

faceplants

comparative

more faceplanted

superlative

most faceplanted

present tense

faceplant

future tense

will faceplant

perfect tense

have faceplanted

continuous tense

is faceplanting

singular

faceplant

positive degree

faceplant

infinitive

to faceplant

gerund

faceplanting

participle

faceplanted

Origin and Evolution of faceplant

First Known Use: 1980 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'faceplant' is believed to have originated in the English language as a colloquial expression to describe a person falling forward and landing on their face.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'faceplant' has become a popular slang term used to humorously describe embarrassing falls or mishaps where a person lands face-first. It is often used in informal contexts and has gained popularity in internet memes and social media posts.