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First, I need to figure out what "maroon faced" means. The word play here is between "maroon," which can mean dark brown or reddish-brown (like fabric) or related to marooned, which is being stranded. But since it's about a face, maybe it's referring to changing color due to embarrassment? Like blushing. Wait, but there's already the term "red-faced." So why use 'maroon' instead of red? Alternatively, could "maroon faced" be a literal reference to wearing maroon-colored makeup on one's face? Maybe for theatrical effects or something. But that's more about coloring than the emotion. Another angle: maybe it's a humorous twist combining "marooned" and "red." So someone who is marooned (left alone) might become red-faced out of embarrassment, but that seems convoluted. Or perhaps a play on words where "maroon" as a color mix leads to a funny definition. Wait, "maroon" can also mean darkened in color, so a maroon-faced person has a dark brown or blackish-red complexion. But that's more literal. However, the user wants it hilarious and informative, so maybe combining both the literal color aspect and a humorous twist. So possible definition: A maroon-faced individual is someone whose face is as colorful as a marbled fabric—spotted with deep browns and unexpected hues, often leading to situations where they wish they could vanish into the wallpaper. Hmm, that's a bit too much maybe. Alternatively, playing on "marooned": Someone who's been marooned might be left alone in a stressful situation, causing them to turn (red) faced. But again, how to tie 'maroon' into it beyond the color? Wait, maybe "maroon" here is a pun. Like "maro-on faced," breaking down the word? Not sure. Alternatively, maroon could refer to a military term or something else. Another thought: In textiles, maroon refers to a deep reddish-brown dye. So if someone's face is dyed that color, they're maroon-faced. But that's literal and maybe not Edgy/Unsettling in usage. But the user wants an example sentence that's edgy or unsettling. Maybe placing someone with this trait in a creepy scenario. Putting it all together: Define 'maroon faced' as someone whose face has been artificially dyed a deep, military-grade maroon color, giving them an eerie, unblushing appearance suitable for Halloween—or worse, they’re actually haunted by the spirits of sailors who were stranded at sea. Then use that in a sentence: "John's new job required him to attend dimly lit masquerade balls; poor John arrived already maroon-faced, much to the delight of both revelers and restless souls yearning for a chat about policies." Wait, maybe that's too much. Let me check if 'maroon faced' is an actual term. Quick search: No results found. So it's likely a humorous coinage. Need to ensure the definition is clear enough despite being fictional. Maybe combine color aspects with humor and a hint of darkness for the unsettling example. Definition: Maroon-faced is the hilarious (and slightly gory) description for someone whose face has been dyed an unnatural shade of military-grade "maroon"—a deep, almost charcoaled reddish-brown that clings like midnight oil. Think stained-glass skin molded by accidental brush strokes from a pirate’s spilled rum jar. It also implies they can’t blush enough to cover their inner demons (or sea-salt regrets). Example Sentence: "Ever since joining the secret underwater spelunking league, Bob sported his teammates’ faces like neon maroon maps—crust-covered, eerily unnerving scrawls that made even the bravest submariner question if they’d crossed into Dörtkulian territory." EdgeNote: Bob’s pallor was so convincingly corpse-like, whispered rumors circulated about him hosting underground "face funerals" for expired club members.
