Meaning & use
Duckface
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A facial expression made by pursing the lips outward, often used exaggeratedly for photographs, especially selfies.
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Nearly every photo on her phone featured the same duckface pose.
The trend of duckface selfies peaked on social media in the early 2010s.
A note on using this word
The expression became a recognizable internet phenomenon in the 2000s and 2010s, closely tied to the rise of front-facing smartphone cameras and selfie culture.
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fish lips
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