SHELFIE

What Does SHELFIE Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

SHELFIE means "Shelf Selfie."

More Observations...

A SHELFIE is a photo taken to show off what is on someone's shelf. Typically, the person taking the photograph is also in the picture. SHELFIES are usually taken to show off books, figures, or collectable memorabilia. Many believe the term was coined by author Rick Riordan. SHELFIES probably came about as a result of the popularity of SELFIE. SHELFIE is a witticism based on SELFIE.

Image for SHELFIE

When I write SHELFIE, I mean this:

The image shows a man taking a picture with a bookshelf.

Summary of Key Points

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

SHELFIE
Definition:	Shelf Selfie
Type:	Portmanteau Word
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of SHELFIE in Sentences

Here is an example of SHELFIE in a conversation:

Tony: I color-coded my bookshelf. It's truly a work of art.
Jordan: Let's see it then. Take a SHELFIE.

An Academic Look at SHELFIE

The term SHELFIE 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 SHELFIE is an amalgam of the words "shelf" and "selfie."