Selfie Wrist

B2 8+
Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛlfi wɻɪst/

Definitions of selfie wrist

noun a physical condition caused by excessive use of smartphones to take selfies, resulting in pain and discomfort in the wrist

Example Sentences

A1 She got a selfie wrist from taking too many pictures of herself.

A2 The doctor diagnosed her with selfie wrist after she complained of pain in her wrist.

B1 It is important to take breaks while taking selfies to prevent selfie wrist.

B2 Some people have developed selfie wrist due to excessive use of their smartphones.

C1 Physical therapy may be necessary to treat severe cases of selfie wrist.

C2 The athlete had to undergo surgery to repair the damage caused by selfie wrist.

Examples of selfie wrist in a Sentence

formal The doctor diagnosed her with selfie wrist after she experienced pain and swelling from taking too many selfies.

informal I think I might have selfie wrist from all the selfies I've been taking lately.

slang My selfie game is so strong that I ended up with selfie wrist.

figurative His obsession with taking selfies gave him a case of selfie wrist, a metaphorical reminder to take a break from social media.

Grammatical Forms of selfie wrist

past tense

selfie-wristed

plural

selfie wrists

comparative

more selfie-wristed

superlative

most selfie-wristed

present tense

selfie wrists

future tense

will selfie wrist

perfect tense

have selfie-wristed

continuous tense

is selfie-wristing

singular

selfie wrist

positive degree

selfie wrist

infinitive

to selfie wrist

gerund

selfie-wristing

participle

selfie-wristed

Origin and Evolution of selfie wrist

First Known Use: 2014 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'selfie wrist' originated from the trend of taking selfies, where individuals would hold their smartphones at awkward angles for extended periods of time to capture the perfect shot.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe the wrist pain or discomfort resulting from taking numerous selfies, 'selfie wrist' has since evolved to encompass a broader range of repetitive strain injuries caused by excessive smartphone use.