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moonface

moonface

1 7.9
A round, chubby face that looks like the moon
  • noun
  • /ˈmuːnfeɪs/
  • Informal
: cara redonda
  • The baby had a cute moonface, with chubby cheeks and a small nose.

Examples

  • Look at that moonface child playing in the park!

  • Her moonface made her look younger than her actual age.

  • After gaining weight, he noticed his moonface in family photos.

  • I love my baby's adorable moonface.

  • The toddler's moonface made her look especially cute in her winter jacket.

  • Everyone in the family teased him about his moonface when he smiled.

  • After gaining a little weight, her moonface became more pronounced.

Synonyms

fat face
vsmoonface
9 5.1

A round, chubby face with full cheeks

is more informal and likens the face to a bright round object
pudding face
vsmoonface
  • Offensive
1 8.7

A large round face that looks soft and full

is less tactile and compares roundness to a bright object above

How Chubby

fat face
9 5.1
moonface
  • Informal
1 7.9

Surface Forms

moonface singular
moonfaces plural

Morphology

moonface = moon + face (transparent) = moon + face

A straightforward metaphorical compound: a face that resembles the round shape of the moon, directly derivable from the components.

Etymology

Moonface comes from comparing a round, chubby face to a full 'moon', so it is an informal way to describe a plump, round face.