Slang dossier
Photo dump
Pronounced FOH-toh dump
A collection of photos posted together, often deliberately casual or varied. It can be a memory roundup rather than a literally unedited or private set of images.
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In a sentence
How it sounds
Illustrative examples
- “I posted a weekend photo dump.”
- “The photo dump has the blurry shots as well as the good ones.”
Where teens use it
The habitat
Instagram carousels, social-media albums and casual event recaps.
Parent briefing
What parents should know
Casual does not mean low-risk. Check locations, uniforms, tickets and other people’s consent before posting. Friends can want a fun shared memory without wanting their face or private moment made public.
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