duckface

American  

[duhk-feys] / ˈdʌkˌfeɪs /

Or duck face

noun

1. Informal. a facial expression in which the lips are pressed together and pushed forward, especially in a photograph.

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Etymology

Origin of duckface

duck ¹ + face

Example Sentences

Some viewers likened Davis's expression to "duckface" - a term which describes an exaggerated pouting expression, often employed by social media influencers.

From BBC

His lip pucker seems intended to approximate a laborer’s grimace, but it looks like Kardashian duckface.

From Washington Post

Others had more of a class-project vibe, with clip art and embarrassing duckface selfies.

From New York Times

A self-portrait by Rembrandt van Rijn, a 17th-century Dutch artist, shows an expression similar to the classic “duckface” selfie.

From Seattle Times

Daily Show host Trevor Noah, on the other hand, tries to “channel someone who believes they’re very powerful” and ends up with closed eyes and a duckface.

From Time