headshot

English

noun
Definitions
  • A portrait for branding and/or social media.
  • A gunshot to the head.
  • A one-page, double-sided resume of an actor, consisting of the actor's photograph (usually of the head and shoulders) on one side and his/her curriculum vitae on the other.

Etymology

Compound from English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast) + English shot (cleared, discharged).

Origin

English

shot

Gloss

cleared, discharged

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