Aphizog

/ˈæf.ɪ.zɑɡ/ noun

Definition

A slang or informal term, possibly meaning a person's face or appearance (variant of 'phiz' or 'physiognomy').

Etymology

Possibly derived from 'physiognomy' (the study of faces) shortened to 'phiz' or 'fizz,' with 'aphis' awkwardly attached. This appears to be very rare slang with unclear modern usage.

Kelly Says

British slang for 'face' has been incredibly creative over centuries—'aphizog,' 'phiz,' 'mug,' 'kisser'—but most have faded away, showing how quickly slang evolves and dies.

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