The art of slapping oneself over the forhead with ones palm. Usually stated over IM after someone says something gimpy or noobish
Person 1: MUSHLOOM!

Person 2: *facepalm*
by face meets palm April 20, 2006
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Random stupid question

Reply:

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by Turd_Gobbler June 22, 2009
Like, embarrassing, etc., but with a facepalm, too.

Obviously.
OMFG, this is facepalming!
by khalyd January 22, 2011
The act of dropping one's face / forehead into one's hand. Usually accompanied by a "thunk" or a cr a cry of "D'oh!"

Usually written between asteriks in online conversation, to demonstrate an action.

Similar to *headdesk*
Today I locked my keys in my car. Again. *facepalm*
by Moondog February 11, 2004
The act of placing ones palm on the front of their own face, mainly in disgust or from annoyance.
That was the stupidest thing I've ever heard! *facepalm*
by Timnus December 31, 2011
The only logical answer to a stupid question or statement.
Guy 1: dude, how do I get my Siege Tank into Siege-Mode?

Guy 2: *facepalm*
by Seungsation April 27, 2008
When something happens that is the most disappointingly stupid thing to say or do ; Words cannot express the patheticness of anything that deserves a facepalm.
Guy 1: I made a fake facebook account to talk to my ex about me.

Guy 2: *Facepalm*

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by Capt. Palmface December 19, 2010