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facety

Jamaican slang for someone being cheeky, rude or out of order. Commonly used by black people in urban areas of UK, in early 1960's onwards. Now adopted by the various cultures (youth) of those areas, as much of Jamaican slang has now been.
Jamaican: "Bwoy yu sa facety!"
English: "Na man, you're facety!"
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facetious

An asshole's word for "sarcasm".
Stop being so facetious and tell me what you're going to do about the problem!
by neveruse November 10, 2009
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facetious

a word used exclusively by people who take themselves too seriously, while failing to convince people otherwise
John's attempt at making a joke crashed and burned. In an effort to save face and appear relatable, he announced to the room that he was merely being facetious. But not before first adjusting his monocle and tightening his ascott.
by dafed April 9, 2013
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Facetious

to use 'Humour' as an excuse for being a prick
Mr. Smith: So Mr. Jones, I heard your Girlfriend had enough of you

Mr. Jones: Shut up you, you know she died, Don't be facetious

Mr. Smith: For goodness sake, don't be so sensitive
by Dabetts January 19, 2011
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facetious

The word facetious is used exclusively by arts students to describe someone being sarcastic.

Its generally said with a smug voice to make the person feel insignificant.
John: I think global warm in is a hoax. Look how cold it is outside!

Sally: John quit being so facetious.

John: Shut the fuck up Sally and keep managing McDonalds.
by Jaykup283 March 18, 2014
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facetious

Playfully jocular; humorous.
The comedian made many facetious remarks.
by Aaron August 30, 2003
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facety

London slang. also means rude, or leary. usually describes a girl, usually of black origin (reputation for attitude).
dude 1) see that crackead getin facety to me? thinkin hes a rudeboy or sutin.
dude 2) yeh man, lets jump him.

dude 1) me n ma girl split yesteday.
dude 2) good for you man, she was a right facety bitch
by Judge Fudge December 14, 2004
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