FELFIE

What Does FELFIE Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

FELFIE means "Farmer Selfie."

More Observations...

A FELFIE is a photographic self-portrait taken by a farmer. The FELFIE began as a way to put a face to farming to encourage buyers to source more locally. It is often said that the term was invented by William Wilson, a farmer's son, who started farmerselfies.com.

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When I write FELFIE, I mean this:

FELFIE is a portmanteau word formed from "farmer" and "selfie."

Summary of Key Points

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

FELFIE
Definition:	Farmer Selfie
Type:	Portmanteau Word
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of FELFIE in Sentences

Here is an example of FELFIE in a conversation:

• Tony: My prized goat won a show last week.
• Jordan: You should take a FELFIE with her!

An Academic Look at FELFIE

The term FELFIE 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 FELFIE is an amalgam of the words "farmer" and "selfie."

Evolution of the SELFIE

Here is a 3-minute video showing how the SELFIE has evolved:

Example of FELFIE Used in a Text

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