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Instagram

Pronunciation: /ˈɪns.təˌɡɹæm/

The English word “Instagram” has 6 meanings listed here.

proper noun

  1. An online photo- and video-sharing social networking service, originally designed to mimic old-fashioned instant cameras.

noun

  1. A user's profile or account on this service.
  2. A photograph or video shared on this service.

verb

  1. To use the social networking service Instagram.
  2. To post an image or video of (something) to Instagram.
  3. To digitally manipulate a photograph using filter effects.

Etymology

Trade name. Blend of instant + telegram. By surface analysis, insta- + -gram.

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