selfie

[ sel-fee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Informal.

a photograph taken with a smartphone or other digital camera by a person who is also in the photograph, especially for posting on a social media website:
celebrities sharing selfies on Twitter.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of selfie¹

First recorded in 2000–05; self none + -ie none

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Some brandished selfie sticks, others clutched their rosaries or their children's hands.

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A steady stream of gathered at the tree throughout the day, some taking selfies or pictures of their relatives standing in front of it.

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The social media company requires users to take a selfie video on their phone and uses AI to estimate the person's age.

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Moore posted a selfie in front of a crowded cell, saying the visit had made him even more determined to "support President Trump's efforts to secure our homeland".

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The 26-year-old “Old Town Road” and “Industry Baby” singer shared a selfie video on Instagram documenting the stillness of the right side of his face as he attempts to smile.

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self-identity self-ignite

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