Etymology

vaxxie

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Today it means: A photograph (especially a selfie) of a person receiving a vaccine, often shared on social media. Full definition →

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vaxxie · noun1

From vax /vaxx (“vaccine”) + -ie (“photograph”), after selfie. Coined in late 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

vaxxie · noun2

From vax /vaxx (“vaccine”) + -ie (“person associated”), coined by 4chan mid 2021.

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