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paparazzi

 

[ หŒpรฆpษ™หˆrษ‘หtsi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น paparazzi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเคชเคฐเคพเคœเคผเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Paparazzi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paparazzi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะฟะฐั€ะฐั†ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ paparazzi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒ‘ใƒฉใƒƒใƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท paparazzi

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ paparazzi

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท paparazzi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒํŒŒ๋ผ์น˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงุจุงุฑุงุชุฒูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ paparazzi

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ paparazzi

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹—ไป”้˜Ÿ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ paparazzi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ paparazzi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐะฟะฐั€ะฐั†ั†ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒžแƒแƒ แƒแƒชแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ paparazzi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.