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barefaced (adjective)

barefaced /ˈbeɚˈfeɪst/ adjective

barefaced

/ˈbeɚˈfeɪst/

adjective

Britannica Dictionary definition of BAREFACED

always used before a noun [more barefaced; most barefaced] disapproving

: completely obvious

a barefaced lie
a barefaced liar

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