ussie

Definitions

A photographic group portrait, especially one taken manually (not using a timer, tripod etc.) with a small camera or mobile phone by a member of the group.

slang

Examples

““I've never taken a selfie before, but I've definitely taken an ussie. […]”

“An ‘ussie’ or a ‘groupie’ taken, at the 86th Academy Awards, by the host⟳ Ellen DeGeneres and featuring 12 Hollywood celebrities broke all records for being re-tweeted.”

“I’ve snapped a few pictures while using the backward-facing camera on my smartphone, but most of those shots have⟳ been “ussies” which are pictures of yourself next to someone else.”

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