reaction image
reaction image noun: an image used in lieu of text, emoticons or emojis to express one's physical reaction or emotional state.
Noun
reaction image (plural reaction images)
- An image used in lieu of text, emoticons or emojis to express one's physical reaction or emotional state.
- In its most basic form, the reaction image does what its name suggests: it represents the user's response to written or visual information within a conversation thread with other users2015, Charlie White, “On ”, in Vision Anew: The Lens and Screen Arts, page 222
- A reaction image featuring American comedian and game show host Steve Harvey was used to question the temporary joy felt at the zingers offered by Clinton and Trump.2018, Jonathan S. Carter, “Debating Memes: Networked Democracy and the Politics of Cynical Laughter”, in Televised Presidential Debates in a Changing Media Environment
- Synonyms:
- reaction GIF, reaction pic
Synonyms of reaction image
- reaction GIF
- reaction pic
Forms of reaction image
| plural | reaction images |
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Questions about reaction image
- What does reaction image mean?
- Reaction image means an image used in lieu of text, emoticons or emojis to express one's physical reaction or emotional state.
- What part of speech is reaction image?
- Reaction image is a noun.
- What is the plural of reaction image?
- The plural of reaction image is reaction images.
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