Facework in English dictionary facework Meanings and definitions of "Facework" noun The material of the outside or front side, as of a wall or building. noun (sociology, psychology) The communicative strategies involved in upholding face, or social prestige. noun (mining) work done at the face, such as the coalface more Grammar and declension of Facework facework (uncountable) more Facework Sample sentences with "Facework" Declension Stem Try again Available translations Finnish Paite Chin Tamil Turkish Authors