WELFIE

What Does WELFIE Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

WELFIE means "Workout Selfie."

More Observations...

It is a photographic self-portrait taken while working out. Typically, WELFIES are posted on social-media networks (usually Instagram). Many celebrities and fitness gurus regularly post WELFIEs.

Image for WELFIE

When I write WELFIE, I mean this:

The image shows a woman taking a selfie at the gym.

Summary of Key Points

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

WELFIE
Definition:	Workout Selfie
Type:	Portmanteau Word
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of WELFIE in Sentences

Here are examples of WELFIE in conversations:

• Tony: I saw your WELFIE. When did you start back at the gym?
• Jordan: I started back today. I had to document the occasion.

• Tony: We need to post our trip to the gym on Instagram.
• Jordan: Okay! I'll wear my nice gym gear for our WELFIE.

An Academic Look at WELFIE

The term WELFIE 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 WELFIE is an amalgam of the words "workout" and "selfie."

Evolution of the SELFIE

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

Example of WELFIE Used in a Text

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