HELFIE

What Does HELFIE Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

HELFIE means "Hair Selfie."

More Observations...

A HELFIE is a photographic self-portrait featuring the hair. HELFIES are usually posted after new hair cuts or hairstyles. HELFIES are often posted on social-media networks (usually Instagram). Many popular celebrities post HELFIES to show off their new hairstyles.

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When I write HELFIE, I mean this:

HELFIE is a portmanteau word formed from "hair" and "selfie."

Summary of Key Points

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

HELFIE
Definition:	Hair Selfie
Type:	Portmanteau Word
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of HELFIE in Sentences

Here is an example of HELFIE in a conversation:

• Tony: I can't seem to take a good HELFIE.
• Jordan: Go somewhere with good lighting. You need to show off your new hairstyle.

An Academic Look at HELFIE

The term HELFIE 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 HELFIE is an amalgam of the words "hair" and "selfie."

Evolution of the SELFIE

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

Example of HELFIE Used in a Text

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