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pic

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈpɪk// UK //pˈɪk// pic Informal

n. a short way of saying 'picture'. You use this when talking about a photo or image, especially on social media or in casual messages.

n. a visual representation or photograph. Informal in register; frequently used in digital communication and social media contexts.


SIMPLE

I will send you a pic of the menu.

CONTEXTUAL

She posted a pic of her new puppy on Instagram and received hundreds of likes within an hour.

COMPLEX

While the high-resolution files are necessary for the final print, a quick pic sent via text is sufficient for the initial design approval.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in the plural form 'pics'; often appears in compound phrases like 'profile pic'.

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