Basic Details
Word: Selfie
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A photograph that a person takes of themselves, usually with a smartphone.
Synonyms: Self-portrait, self-taken photo
Antonyms: Group photo, candid photo
Idioms and Phrases
- Selfie culture: A way of life where taking selfies is common and popular. Example: "The rise of social media has led to a growing selfie culture among teenagers."
- Strike a pose: To pose for a photo in a particular way. Example: "Before we took the selfie, she told me to strike a pose for the perfect picture."
Usage Examples
Example 1: At the party, everyone wanted to take a selfie to remember the fun times we had.
Example 2: She took a selfie in front of the famous landmark and shared it on her social media.
Example 3: We laughed so much while trying to take a group selfie that we ended up with silly expressions in every photo.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term "selfie" was first used in 2002 on an Australian online forum? It really became popular with the rise of smartphones and social media!
Famous Quote
"We are all just a bunch of selfies without the filters." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "selfie" mean?
a) A picture of someone else
b) A photograph of oneself
c) A painting of a family
d) A drawing of a landscape
Answer: b) A photograph of oneself
2. Which of these is a synonym of "selfie"?
a) Group photo
b) Self-taken photo
c) Candid photo
d) Landscape photo
Answer: b) Self-taken photo
3. Which sentence uses "selfie" correctly?
a) He took a selfie with a friendly dog in the park.
b) She looked at the selfie and had to fix her hair.
c) They took a selfie while eating dinner.
d) All of the above.
Answer: d) All of the above.
4. Which idiom refers to the popular practice of taking selfies?
a) Strike a pose
b) A picture paints a thousand words
c) In a nutshell
d) Apples and oranges
Answer: a) Strike a pose
5. What is the opposite of "selfie"?
a) Portrait
b) Group photo
c) Sketch
d) Cartoon
Answer: b) Group photo
