pix

Definition

plural of pic (“picture”)

Etymology

Abbreviation of pictures, first used in Variety in 1916, along with other similar words that the magazine calls slanguage.

Example Sentences

• "Annual photo contest has brought in some pix by amateurs which are definitely in the professional category."
• "Photo selection can be tricky with space limitations, Arthur, and we blew that one. Hope the Scott pix in our January issue made you feel better about this."
• ""But it's not much good piling up the pix if I can't sell them.""

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