Facey

adj, name

adj, name ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of facety. alt-of, alternative
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.

Synonyms

All synonyms
cheekyimpudentinsolentpertpetulantsaucy

Etymology

Etymology 1

Apparently from face + -y. Attested slightly later than facety. Uncertain whether connected with earlier facy (“insolent, impudent”).

Etymology 2

Various origins: * A variant of Veazey. * Americanized spelling of German Fehse or Vehse. * Americanized spelling of Swiss German Fäsi.

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