1. The act of putting your hand to cover your face to show disappointment or despair
   "The audience collectively did a facepalm when the contestant gave the wrong answer"

1. To cover one's face with the hand as an expression of embarrassment, frustration, or exasperation
   "I facepalmed when I realized my mistake"

Derived forms: facepalmed, facepalms, facepalming

Type of: gesture

Encyclopedia: Facepalm