Shelfie

Pronunciation: /ʃɛl.fi/

Definitions of shelfie

noun A photograph or selfie taken in front of a bookshelf, often to show off one's book collection or literary interests

Example Sentences

A1 I took a shelfie with my favorite books.

A2 She rearranged her shelfie to showcase her collection of figurines.

B1 I posted a shelfie on social media to show off my new bookcase.

B2 Her shelfie went viral after featuring rare first edition books.

C1 The photographer captured a stunning shelfie of the antique library.

C2 The author's shelfie displayed a vast array of literary awards and achievements.

Examples of shelfie in a Sentence

formal She took a shelfie with her favorite books to showcase her reading list.

informal I love taking shelfies of my book collection to share with my friends.

slang Check out my new shelfie - I finally organized my makeup collection!

figurative The artist's shelfie of their latest masterpiece went viral on social media.

Grammatical Forms of shelfie

• past tense: shelfied
• plural: shelfies
• comparative: more shelfie
• superlative: most shelfie
• present tense: shelfies
• future tense: will shelfie
• perfect tense: have shelfied
• continuous tense: is shelfieing
• singular: shelfie
• positive degree: shelfie
• infinitive: to shelfie
• gerund: shelfieing
• participle: shelfied

Origin and Evolution of shelfie

First Known Use: 2014 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'shelfie' is a portmanteau of the words 'shelf' and 'selfie', combining the idea of taking a selfie with a shelf of books or other items.

Evolution of the word: The term 'shelfie' gained popularity with the rise of social media platforms like Instagram, where users would share photos of their bookshelves or other shelves showcasing their belongings. It has since evolved to encompass not just bookshelves, but any well-organized or aesthetically pleasing shelf display.