Face Card
A metaphor for someone's facial attractiveness, treated like a card with social value.
“Her face card was undeniable in every photo.”
People praise a strong face card or joke that it can be accepted, declined, or maxed out.
The phrase has roots in Black and queer slang and spread broadly through music and social media.
strong face card
A highly attractive face.
face-card value
The imagined social value of facial attractiveness.
face economy
A joking extension of the card metaphor.
What does Face Card mean?
A metaphor for someone's facial attractiveness, treated like a card with social value.
How is Face Card used?
People praise a strong face card or joke that it can be accepted, declined, or maxed out.
Where did Face Card come from?
The phrase has roots in Black and queer slang and spread broadly through music and social media.