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Phiz (Noun)

Meaning 1

English illustrator of several of Dickens' novels (1815-1882).

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The famous English illustrator known as Phiz brought many of Dickens' characters to life with his vivid drawings.
  • Phiz was the pseudonym of Hablot Knight Browne, a renowned illustrator of several of Dickens' novels.
  • The illustrations of Phiz were a crucial part of the serialized publication of Dickens' novels in the 19th century.
  • Phiz's work on Oliver Twist, Nicholas Nickleby, and Martin Chuzzlewit helped to establish Dickens as a major literary figure.
  • The collaboration between Dickens and Phiz was a defining feature of the Victorian literary landscape.

Synonyms

  • Browne
  • Hablot Knight Browne

Meaning 2

The human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British).

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Usages

  • Colloquialism

Synonyms

  • Kisser
  • Mug
  • Countenance
  • Physiognomy
  • Smiler
  • Visage

Hypernyms

  • Face
  • Human Face

Hyponyms

  • Pudding-face
  • Pudding Face
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