0.5 selfie
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Meaning · English
A close-up taken with the ultrawide lens of a smartphone camera, resulting in a distorted appearance.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
“All of a sudden, one day, everyone was taking 0.5 selfies,” she said.
Wherever Gen Z gathers these days, a 0.5 selfie is almost bound to be taken, capturing the moment with random flattery — or comical lack thereof. The 0.5 selfies are showing up on Instagram, proliferating in group chats, becoming
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “0.5 selfie” mean?
A close-up taken with the ultrawide lens of a smartphone camera, resulting in a distorted appearance.
Is “0.5 selfie” formal or informal?
0.5 selfie is generally slang.