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What Does HELFIE Mean?
HELFIE means "Hair Selfie." 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.Summary of Key Points
"Hair Selfie" is the most common definition for HELFIE on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.HELFIE | |
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Definition: | Hair Selfie |
Type: | Portmanteau Word |
Guessability: | ![]() 3: Guessable |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
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When I write HELFIE, I mean this:
HELFIE is a portmanteau word formed from "hair" and "selfie."
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Examples of HELFIE in Sentences
Here is an example of HELFIE being used 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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