A fork of Rural Dictionary
A style of taking a photograph that allows you to avoid asking a stranger: "Will you please take my picture?"
I am not gonna hand my iPhone to that creepy guy. I will just take a selfie instead.
A picture taken by ones self, including 50% or more of that persons face. Pictures taken of other body parts or NOT including 50% or more of that persons face is not considered a selfie.
Timo took a picture of his boobs and mouth but did not show more than 50% of his face. Therefore he did not take a selfie.
An alternative definition to the narcissistic self-taken photo, a selfie can also mean a the act of giving oneself a haircut to save money.
"Woah, bro, nice selfie!"
"Thanks! Yeah, being a broke artist I haven't had any money for a haircut in a year, but who needs it when I look this good?"
Most commonly, Selfie describes a digital photograph taken by a person of themselves, which will then be uploaded to a social media site such as Facebook.
Alternatively, from the perspective of a male adult, Selfie may be used to refer to the act of masturbation.
Female usage: "Oh my god Jake, the selfie that I uploaded to Facebook this morning has already received 57 likes. I told you I should try modeling."
Male usage: "I had a selfie before school this morning, and then another between school and work. I can hardly walk."
The worlds most stupidest song and dumbest word know to mankind. Usually heard by white girls walking down the hall of school.
Do you have a ciggarette I really need one? But first let me take a selfie!
A picture you've taken of yourself which reveals how gay you actually look. Generally uploaded to facebook and later photoshopped by your friends.
Jimbob: "I'm gonna take a selfie and post it to facebook because I have swag!"
*looks on facebook and realizes that she isn't as hot as she thought she was*