Sunday, May 9, 2010

punim.

According to bubbygram.com 's Yiddish dictionary:
A "shana punim" is a pretty or beautiful face. A "lichtikeh punim" is a happy, "lit up" face. A"zeiseh punim" is a "sweet face." Usually these expressions are accompanied by much cheek-pinching by elder relatives. A"mieseh punim" is an "ugly face." A "farbissenah punim" is a "sour face."

Farbissenah punim:


Shana punim:

Zeiseh punim:

Lichtikeh punim:


Now don't you just want to pinch those cheeks!!
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