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Definition of pic

pic

/pɪk/
pic
Plural:pics
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• noun

1

An informal shortening of picture, especially referring to a photograph or digital image.

Example

"She posted a quick pic of her sunset view on social media."

2

A motion picture or film (used chiefly in entertainment industry jargon).

Example

"The director's latest indie pic premiered to rave reviews at the festival."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Should not be confused with its homophones 'pick' (to choose or a pointed tool) or 'pique' (to stimulate interest or feel resentment). 'Pic' is strictly informal and is best avoided in formal or academic writing.

• Rhymes for pic

• Nearby Words

piapiac
piau
piazza
pic
pica
picante
piccadilly

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century as a colloquial clipping of 'picture', deriving ultimately from Latin 'pictura' (painting).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pic
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