in-yer-face in English

Forms: more in-yer-face [comparative], most in-yer-face [superlative] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: Respelling of in-your-face, suggesting a working-class pronunciation. Coined by British theatre critic Aleks Sierz. Etymology templates: {{glossary|respelling|Respelling}} Respelling Head templates: {{en-adj}} in-yer-face (comparative more in-yer-face, superlative most in-yer-face)

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"in-yer-face" meaning in English

Adjective