USSIE

What Does USSIE Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

USSIE means "Group Selfie" or "Us Selfie."

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It is a self-taken group photograph. A photograph may qualify as an USSIE when the picture taker and one other person are in the photograph. There is no maximum number of participants. Typically, the background of an USSIE is the reason for the photograph. For example, many USSIES are taken with celebrities or in front of monuments. Possibly the most famous USSIE is "the picture that broke Twitter" at the 2014 Oscars.

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When I write USSIE, I mean this:

An USSIE is a self-taken group photograph.

Summary of Key Points

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

USSIE
Definition:	Group Selfie
Type:	Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of USSIE in Sentences

Here is an example of USSIE in a conversation:

• Tony: I uploaded the photos from our holiday.
• Jordan: Finally! I want to use our USSIE in front of the pyramid as my cover photo.

An Academic Look at USSIE

The term USSIE 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 USSIE is an amalgam of the words "us" and "selfie."

Evolution of the SELFIE

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

Example of USSIE Used in a Text

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