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faze - What does it mean?

Definition of 'faze'

English

Alternative forms

* feaze

Verb

(faz)
  • (informal) To frighten or cause hesitation; to daunt, put off (usually used in the negative), to perturb, to disconcert.
  • Jumping out of an airplane does not faze him, yet he is afraid to ride a roller coaster.

    Usage notes

    * Citations for in the start in 1830; usage was established by 1890. * The word phase is sometimes used incorrectly for ; they are distinct terms.

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