Slang dictionary
belfie
[bel-fee]
What does belfie mean?
A belfie is a “butt selfie.” It’s a photograph one takes showcasing their buttocks, especially to share on social media.
Where does belfie come from?
We’re all familiar with the classic selfie. But, what about the belfie? A belfie is a butt–selfie—as in buttocks, bum, backside, etc. This blend word refers to a selfie taken to show off their butt.
An Instagram post was tagged #buttselfie in 2012. The term made its Urban Dictionary debut in 2013 a month after Kim Kardashian, ever known for her bottom, posted a belfie, though she didn’t use the term.
Social media fitness star Jen Selter also helped popularize belfie.
First, let me take a #belfie ☺️ pic.twitter.com/aLC4MaBDto
— Jen Selter (@JenSelter) June 8, 2014
Belfie further trended in 2015–16, as publications rounded up celebrity belfies. The novelty product, BelfieStick, sought to capitalize on the craze to help people achieve the perfect belfie.
The word (and phenomenon) again made major headlines in early 2019 after Kendall Jenner snapped some notable belfies with the Kardashians.
Examples of belfie
Who uses belfie?
While any one can take a belfie, the playful term is used especially of female celebrities.
Breakfast in bed, nespresso and kardashians!! Now to the gym to get a booty like Kim #KimKardashian #belfie
— FelicityArdrey (@felicity_a1) January 25, 2014
Stars like Jennifer Lopez, Demi Lovato, and every single Kardashian, it seems, have all posted what has been dubbed a belfie—and have been hailed belfie queens.
Celebrating Kendall Jenner's birthday we present you her 10 best 'Belfie' 👉🏻https://t.co/rmIHbjpl7c #belfie #bottomselfie pic.twitter.com/nrYv44Lndw
— nss magazine (@nssmag) November 3, 2017
The hashtag #belfie is especially common in social media content showing off fit booties—our how to exercise to get them.
On bank holidays we balance #core #abs #yoga #gym #fit #fitness #lunges #kettlebell #belfie pic.twitter.com/GeLzKtmVVI
— Nikki Wieczerzynski (@nikkilongname) August 31, 2015
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