Paparazzi: meaning, definitions and examples
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paparazzi
[ หpรฆpษหrษหtsi ]
media attention
Paparazzi are photographers who pursue celebrities to capture candid photographs of their lives, often without the consent of the subject. They are known for their intrusive methods and dedication to getting exclusive images. The term is often associated with the sensationalism of the tabloid press.
Synonyms
camera operator, photographer, shutterbug.
Examples of usage
- The paparazzi chased the celebrity down the street.
- She tried to avoid the paparazzi by wearing a hat and sunglasses.
- The presence of paparazzi can be overwhelming for public figures.
Translations
Translations of the word "paparazzi" in other languages:
๐ต๐น paparazzi
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคพเคชเคฐเคพเคเคผเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Paparazzi
๐ฎ๐ฉ paparazzi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะฐะฟะฐัะฐัั
๐ต๐ฑ paparazzi
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใฉใใ
๐ซ๐ท paparazzi
๐ช๐ธ paparazzi
๐น๐ท paparazzi
๐ฐ๐ท ํํ๋ผ์น
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุงุจุงุฑุงุชุฒู
๐จ๐ฟ paparazzi
๐ธ๐ฐ paparazzi
๐จ๐ณ ็ไป้
๐ธ๐ฎ paparazzi
๐ฎ๐ธ paparazzi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะฐะฟะฐัะฐััะธ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แแชแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ paparazzi
๐ฒ๐ฝ paparazzi
Etymology
The word 'paparazzi' originates from the Italian 'paparazzo', which refers to a character in Federico Fellini's 1960 film 'La Dolce Vita'. The character was a photographer who pursued celebrities for sensational images. 'Paparazzo' itself is derived from 'paparazzo', a variation of the dialectal word 'papar', which means 'buzzing insect' in reference to the intrusive and persistent approach of these photographers. The term gained international fame and has since evolved into the plural 'paparazzi', reflecting the collective nature of their work. Over the years, the term has taken on broader connotations, often symbolizing the encroachment of media into the private lives of public figures.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #33,087 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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