bare-faced
|bare-face|
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🇺🇸
/ˈbɛərˌfeɪst/
🇬🇧
/ˈbeəˌfeɪst/
shameless
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bare-faced' originates from the combination of 'bare' meaning 'uncovered' and 'face' meaning 'front part of the head'.
Historical Evolution
'bare-faced' changed from the literal meaning of having an uncovered face to its modern figurative meaning of being shameless or blatant.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having an uncovered face', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'shameless or blatant'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45