Verboticism: Rosettaface

DEFINITION: v., To read a person's face and interpret what they are actually thinking, even if they are trying to conceal their true feelings. n., The skill of reading people's faces, especially micro-expressions.
Rosettaface
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: rōˈzetə fās
Sentence: Crystal could never keep a secret. She had a real rosettaface. If there was a thought or emotion within her being, it was expressed on her face like a neon sign. Much as she might try she could not conceal her feelings. Even her goldfish had her pegged.
Etymology: Rosetta Stone (a key to some previously undecipherable mystery) + Face (the front part of a person's head from the forehead to the chin)
Points: 911
Comments: Rosettaface
metrohumanx - 2008-10-16: 06:04:00
Wonderfully arcane reference! Top-notch word!
Jabberwocky - 2008-10-16: 15:59:00
another goodie artr