Paparazzo (noun)

  1. A freelance photographer who takes candid photographs of celebrities, especially while they are going about their private lives.
  2. A person who is paid to take photographs of celebrities or public figures, especially in a way that is intrusive or harassing.
  3. A person who takes unauthorized photographs of famous people for commercial use.
  4. A photographer who takes photographs that are intended to be sensational or scandalous.
  5. A photographer who specializes in taking photographs of celebrities for publication in magazines or newspapers.

Origin:

1960s: from the character paparazzo in the film la dolce vita (1960) by federico fellini.

Examples:

  1. The paparazzo followed the celebrity everywhere trying to get a good shot.
  2. The paparazzo was always lurking in the bushes trying to get a shot of the famous couple.
  3. The paparazzo took photographs of the celebrity without their permission.
  4. The paparazzo's photographs caused a scandal when they were published in the magazine.
  5. The paparazzo was known for taking sensational photographs of celebrities.
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