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Definition of SELFIE


Pronunciation: /ˈsɛlfi/
(also selfy)
noun (plural selfies)
informal

a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and uploaded to a social media website:

"occasional selfies are acceptable, but posting a new picture of yourself every day isn’t necessary"

Origin:

early 21st century: from self + -ie


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