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pix

pix

2 8.3
Informal photos or digital images often shared online
  • noun
  • /pɪks/
  • Texting
translation icon : fotos
  • My friend shared some amazing pix from her trip to Greece.

Examples

  • First, Frank would get me to look at the pix.

    Fiction book (1999)
  • Light leaks ruining your pix?

    Academic text (2003)
  • Send me some pix, would love to see them!

    Blog text (12)
  • Such great pix and fun factoids!

    Blog text (7)
  • Daddy, don't forget to send all your party pix on Instagram.

  • So much great info and pix! xo Erin

    Blog text (20)
  • The past few days I've been in fabulous Las Vegas with some incredible friends (here are the pix!).

    Blog text (2)
  • He loves to take pix of his garden every spring to show the flowers blooming.

  • You can find all the pix from the concert on their official website.

Synonyms

picture
vspix
1.0

An image like a drawing or photograph that shows something

is informal images or files usually meant for online sharing or device storage
image
vspix
1.0

A picture showing a person or thing

is informal images or files with emphasis on online sharing and casual use
pic
vspix
  • Texting
90 6.8

A photo made with a camera or phone

is informal images or files that may be shared or stored across devices
snapshot
vspix
61 3.1

A quick informal photo taken with a phone or small camera

is informal images or files generally shared or saved rather than just quick captures
webshot
vspix
  • Texting
4 4.1

A photo shared online for people to enjoy

is informal images or files that may be shared or stored across devices

Compounds

9.9

A chest that holds newly made coins until officials check them

How Clear

pix
  • Texting
2 8.3
thumbnail
  • Texting
18 3.4
blurriness
2 4.5

Surface Forms

pix singular
pixes plural

Etymology

The modern informal pix is a short form of picture or pic, a quick name for a photo or image file. A helpful way to remember it is to think of 'pix' as 'pictures', which is why the word now means photos you share or store on a device.