selfie
/ˈsɛlfi/
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Also seen as: selfies · selfying · selfied
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A photographic self-portrait, especially one taken manually (not using a timer, tripod etc.) with a small camera or mobile phone.
NounRegister: informal
Examples
take a selfie
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To take a selfie.
VerbRegister: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “selfie” mean?
A photographic self-portrait, especially one taken manually (not using a timer, tripod etc.) with a small camera or mobile phone.
Is “selfie” formal or informal?
selfie is generally informal.