Use Backpfeifengesicht when you want to humorously label a face that provokes the urge to slap, not for objects or abstract concepts.
Use Backpfeifengesicht when you want to humorously label a face that provokes the urge to slap, not for objects or abstract concepts.
The noun is often given the wrong gender or plural, and sometimes applied to non‑faces.
From German Backpfeife (a slap on the back) + Gesicht (face).
What does Backpfeifengesicht mean?
Backpfeifengesicht describes a face that makes you want to slap it, usually because it is irritating or contemptible.
Is Backpfeifengesicht used formally?
No, it is a slang expression and is normally used in informal or humorous contexts.
Can Backpfeifengesicht refer to objects?
No, the term applies only to faces; using it for objects is a common mistake.
What is the correct gender for Backpfeifengesicht?
The noun is neuter: das Backpfeifengesicht.
How do you pluralize Backpfeifengesicht?
The plural is Backpfeifengesichter.
Is there an English equivalent for Backpfeifengesicht?
The closest English phrase is “punchable face.”
Can Backpfeifengesicht be used as a compliment?
No, it is always negative; it never functions as a compliment.
Where does the word Backpfeifengesicht come from?
It combines Backpfeife (a slap on the back) and Gesicht (face).
Is Backpfeifengesicht common in everyday German?
It is known among speakers, especially in humorous or colloquial settings, but it is not used in formal speech.