YOUIE

What Does YOUIE Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

YOUIE means "You Selfie."

More Observations...

A YOUIE is a selfie of another person. (So actually, another word for a YOUIE is "photograph"!) The term exists because it is a comical way to describe the opposite of a SELFIE.

Image for YOUIE

When I write YOUIE, I mean this:

The image shows somebody taking a photograph of somebody else.

Summary of Key Points

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

YOUIE
Definition:	A Selfie of You
Type:	Portmanteau Word
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of YOUIE in Sentences

Here is an example of YOUIE in a conversation:

• Tony: Can you take a YOUIE of me infront of the penguin enclosure?
• Jordan: Sure!

An Academic Look at YOUIE

The term YOUIE 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 YOUIE is an amalgam of the words "you" and "selfie."

Evolution of the SELFIE

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

Example of YOUIE Used in a Text

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