Selfieholic

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛlfiˌhɔlɪk/

Definitions of selfieholic

noun a person who is addicted to taking selfies

Example Sentences

A1 She is a selfieholic, always taking pictures of herself.

A2 My friend has become a selfieholic since getting a new phone with a better camera.

B1 Being a selfieholic can sometimes lead to self-esteem issues as people constantly compare themselves to others online.

B2 The rise of social media has created a culture of selfieholics, constantly seeking validation through likes and comments.

C1 As a self-proclaimed selfieholic, she has thousands of photos of herself on her phone.

C2 The selfieholic phenomenon has sparked debates about narcissism and the impact of social media on mental health.

Examples of selfieholic in a Sentence

formal She is known among her friends as a selfieholic, constantly posting pictures of herself on social media.

informal My sister is such a selfieholic, she takes at least 20 selfies a day.

slang I can't believe how much of a selfieholic Sarah has become, it's like she can't go anywhere without taking a picture of herself.

figurative Being a selfieholic can be seen as a form of self-obsession, constantly seeking validation through likes and comments on social media.

Grammatical Forms of selfieholic

• past tense: selfieholicked
• plural: selfieholics
• comparative: more selfieholic
• superlative: most selfieholic
• present tense: selfieholic
• future tense: will be selfieholic
• perfect tense: has been selfieholic
• continuous tense: is being selfieholic
• singular: selfieholic
• positive degree: selfieholic
• infinitive: to selfieholic
• gerund: selfieholicking
• participle: selfieholic

Origin and Evolution of selfieholic

First Known Use: 2013 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'selfieholic' is a combination of 'selfie' and 'holic', with 'selfie' referring to a self-portrait photograph taken with a smartphone or camera, and 'holic' being a slang term for someone addicted to a particular activity.

Evolution of the word: The term 'selfieholic' gained popularity with the rise of social media and the widespread use of smartphones with front-facing cameras. It is often used humorously to describe someone who takes an excessive number of selfies or is obsessed with posting them online.