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Word

avi

Phoneticsavi

/ˈɑˌvi/

Definition

n. a small picture that represents you on social media or in a game. It is a short way of saying 'avatar'.

n. a digital image or icon representing a user in online forums, social media, or gaming environments. A colloquial clipping of 'avatar'.

Examples

“I need to change my avi to a better photo.”

“She spent an hour editing her new avi to make sure the lighting looked perfect for her profile.”

“While some users prefer a realistic photograph for their avi, others opt for stylized illustrations or abstract graphics to maintain a degree of anonymity online.”

Examples

simple

“I need to change my avi to a better photo.”

contextual

“She spent an hour editing her new avi to make sure the lighting looked perfect for her profile.”

complex

“While some users prefer a realistic photograph for their avi, others opt for stylized illustrations or abstract graphics to maintain a degree of anonymity online.”

Usage

Informal clipping; primarily used in digital communication and social media contexts.

Etymology

From Hebrew אבי (ávi).

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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