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the face cards: the King, Queen, and Jack
What is a "face card"?
A face card refers to a card in a deck of playing cards that features a picture of a person. These include the jack, queen, and king in each suit. Face cards are often of higher value than numbered cards, with their specific worth varying depending on the game being played. In many card games, face cards play a significant role in determining the strength of a hand or the outcome of a trick.
a person's facial attractiveness or appeal
What does "face card" mean in attractiveness slang?
The term "face card" refers to a person's facial attractiveness, especially how strong or impressive their facial features are. The structure comes from comparing someone's face to a "card" that can "win" attention or approval. It is commonly used in informal and online beauty discussions to praise facial appeal specifically, separate from body or overall appearance.
