BELFIE

What Does BELFIE Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

BELFIE means "Bum Selfie," "Bottom Selfie," or "Butt Selfie."

More Detail...

It is a photographic self-portrait featuring the buttocks. They are usually posted by females on social-media networks (usually Instagram). It is often said that the first ever BELFIE was taken in 2012 by fitness guru Jen Selter. Celebrities such as Cheryl Cole, Kylie Jenner, and Kim Kardashian regularly post BELFIEs.

Image for BELFIE

When I write BELFIE, I mean this:

The image shows two women taking photographs of their bottoms.

Summary of Key Points

"Bum Selfie" is, by far, the most common meaning for BELFIE when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

BELFIE
Definition:	Bum Selfie
Type:	Portmanteau Word
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of BELFIE in Sentences

Here are examples of BELFIE in conversations:

Tony: Did you see Kim K's BELFIE?
Jordan: Which one? There are so many!

Tony: You should take down your latest post on Instagram. It's much too revealing.
Jordan: Do you know how many squats I had to do so I could post such a top quality BELFIE?

An Academic Look at BELFIE

The term BELFIE is a portmanteau word, which is the term for when two words are merged into one. (DOKE (from Diet Coke) is another example of a portmanteau word.)
The term BELFIE is an amalgam of the words "bum" and "selfie."