Pronunciations
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/ˈʌ.si/
Pronunciation notes
- UK
Noun
A photographic group portrait, especially one taken manually (not using a timer, tripod etc.) with a small camera or mobile phone by a member of the group.
Usage- Slang
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- Examples
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“I've never taken a selfie before, but I've definitely taken an ussie. […]
More examples (2)
An ‘ussie’ or a ‘groupie’ taken, at the 86th Academy Awards, by the host Ellen DeGeneres and featuring 12 Hollywood celebrities broke all records for being re-tweeted.
I’ve snapped a few pictures while using the backward-facing camera on my smartphone, but most of those shots have been “ussies” which are pictures of yourself next to someone else.