Definition of PHIZ

phiz

Meanings

Plural: phizes, phizzes

Noun

  • English illustrator of several of Dickens' novels (1815-1882)
  • the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)
  • The face.

Origin / Etymology

Clipping of physiognomy, late 17th c.

Synonyms

Browne, countenance, fizzog, Hablot Knight Browne, kisser, mug, phizog, physiognomy, smiler, visage

Scrabble Score: 18

phiz is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
phiz is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
phiz is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

phiz is a valid Words With Friends word