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selfie

noun
/ˈsɛlfi/US

Etymology

From self + -ie. Attested since 2002, originally Australian English.

Definitions

  1. A photographic self-portrait, especially one taken manually (not using a timer, tripod…

    A photographic self-portrait, especially one taken manually (not using a timer, tripod etc.) with a small camera or mobile phone.

    • take a selfie
    • Pre. Nice rooftop selfie. […] No Hair. Another nice rooftop selfie.

  2. To take a selfie.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA