Plural of facer: multiple challenges, problems, or things that confront you directly.
Plural form of 'facer', adding '-s' to the singular. Maintains the British slang usage of the singular form.
When you say 'that exam was full of facers,' you're using playground slang that's been around for over a century—the word stuck because it perfectly captures the feeling of being directly confronted with difficulties!
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