whey-faced

Definition of whey-facednext

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Adjective
  • Expect to see monkeys (both howler and white-faced), koatis, and perhaps even a leopard.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
  • The howler and white-faced monkeys grew active with the heat, entertaining beachgoers who had made the Sunday trip to the park’s inviting blond strands.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • Economic growth is anemic, taxes are high, public services are creaking and successive governments have been unable to stem the flow of migrants who wash up on the English Channel coast in inflatable boats.
    Danica Kirka, Fortune, 22 June 2026
  • Larvae can rupture arteries, causing severe bleeding and leaving the animals severely anemic.
    Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
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“Whey-faced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whey-faced. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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