ID photo definition 1
Colloquial term for a super-quick wash of one's face and brushing of teeth – essentially only cleaning the parts visible in an ID photo. People joke about doing an "ID photo" when they don't have time for a full shower.
""I woke up late and only had time for an ID photo before rushing to work," Thandi laughed, apologizing for her messy hair."
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- 🇿🇦 South Africa
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- August 2025
↻ Similar Words
Foto naturel (Candid photo)
"Prefer candid photos (Prefer candid photos)"
Traditional diya in modern photo context
"diya photo ku wadaag (Share diya photo)"
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