whiteface

/ˈwaɪtfes/ or /ˈwaɪtˌfeɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A skier or snowboarder who deliberately goes off-piste and intentionally crashes or falls, often to avoid the cost of a lift ticket or to gain notoriety.

“The skier’s whiteface antics on the mountain got him banned from the resort.”

2. noun

A type of ski mask or face mask, especially one made of white fabric.

“He wore a whiteface to conceal his identity while skiing at night.”

3. noun

A type of face paint or makeup, especially used by Native American performers or actors.

“The actor applied a whiteface to transform into his character for the play.”

Synonyms

  • extreme athlete
  • skier
  • snowboarder

Antonyms

  • cautious
  • conservative