noun, verb, slang ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A photographic self-portrait, especially one taken manually (not using a timer, tripod etc.) with a small camera or mobile phone. informal

   "take a selfie"

Verb

1. 1
   To take a selfie. informal, intransitive

Synonyms

All synonyms

self portraityoufie

Example

More examples

"Selfie sticks are banned in many museums and galleries."

Etymology

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

Related phrases

0.5 selfieselfie cameraselfie stickmobile phoneself portrait

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