the new "epic fail"

a relatively new internet meme that is quickly gaining popularity.

a gesture used to empathise the hopelessness of someone else after they do or say something extremely retarded.
junaid: i want you to say sorry to my gf for calling her a bitch.
david: how did she find out i called her a bitch wtf????
junaid: i told her.
everyone: *FACEPALM*
by volound December 11, 2009
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A word used by 4Chan visitors, forum enthusiasts, PC gamers, and nerds alike to express complete disgust/fail towards another person/thing.
- Hey Mike, wanna go clubbin tonight and bang some sluts?

- /facepalm
by TheYoohoo41 January 31, 2009
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"Hmmm, I think I'll browse the Urban Dictionary today"

*clicks the "New" button, clicks on random definitions, reads stupid kiddie bullshit*

"Oh, for fucks sake"
*facepalm*
by radium April 1, 2009
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to hit one's own forehead with your hand/palm, and drag it down one's face. Most often done in frustration or agitation.
Sometimes forcefully done to others for humour purposes.
As I tried to explain a complex math problem to a four year old, I felt a need to facepalm.
by Bedtime Nightmare August 11, 2007
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When someone is so stupid that it makes you speechless, and the only thing you can do is shake your head or facepalm.
Guy 1: I swear! I'm a demon! Really.
Guy 2: *facepalm*
by Almighty891 December 5, 2008
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A spontaneous reaction to an amazingly stupid statement, where the face of the listener meets with his palm in a smacking manner
Person A: OMG, Jessica Simpson got fat! She's defending womens' rights everywhere and being proud of her body!

Person B: FACEPALM

by ohhhhh yeaaaaahhh February 4, 2009
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Because words are not suitable to describe how dumb that was.
Random Ass Dude: HOMOSEXUALS ARE GAY!
Sophisticated Dude: *Facepalm*
by Chazorlette March 18, 2009
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