duckface

or duck face

[ duhk-feys ]

noun

1. Informal. a facial expression in which the lips are pressed together and pushed forward, especially in a photograph.

Word History and Origins

Origin of duckface¹

duck ¹ + face

Example Sentences

Some viewers likened Davis's expression to "duckface" - a term which describes an exaggerated pouting expression, often employed by social media influencers.

From BBC

His lip pucker seems intended to approximate a laborer’s grimace, but it looks like Kardashian duckface.

From Washington Post

Others had more of a class-project vibe, with clip art and embarrassing duckface selfies.

From New York Times

A self-portrait by Rembrandt van Rijn, a 17th-century Dutch artist, shows an expression similar to the classic “duckface” selfie.

From Seattle Times

It's a secret history, one that doesn't just investigate what's in our belly buttons, the origins of the duckface, or why some orifices become "floppy," but also asks why so often our everyday corporeal experiences remain denied and undocumented.

From Salon