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title: "facepalm · GenZ Decoded"
description: "facepalm: To cover your face with your hand because something is embarrassing or stupid. Example: \"He replied all to the whole company, and I just facepalmed.\""
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# facepalm

Gen X[#reaction](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/reaction/)

**Meaning.** To cover your face with your hand because something is embarrassing or stupid.

See it in a sentence

He replied all to the whole company, and I just facepalmed.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z

    [and I oop](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/and-i-oop/),[i oop](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/i-oop/)

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial

    No word for this one yet.

- Gen X · this one

    facepalm

- Boomer

    [geez](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/geez/)

- Plain English

    to cover your face with your hand because something is embarrassing or stupid

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## Related slang

- [diabolical](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/diabolical/): Shockingly extreme, outrageous or wild, often about something so bad it is almost impressive.
- [digging it](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/digging-it/): Enjoying or appreciating something.
- [geez](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/geez/): Mild exclamation of surprise, shock, or annoyance.
- [giving me life](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/giving-me-life/): Something so exciting or enjoyable it energizes you.

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