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Shutterbug: meaning, definitions and examples

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shutterbug

 

[ ˈʃʌtəbʌɡ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

photography

A person who loves to take photographs, especially as a hobby

Synonyms

camera buff, photo enthusiast, photographer

Examples of usage

  • She's such a shutterbug, always capturing beautiful moments on her camera.
  • As a shutterbug, he enjoys exploring different photography techniques and styles.

Translations

Translations of the word "shutterbug" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fotógrafo amador

🇮🇳 फोटोग्राफी का शौकीन

🇩🇪 Hobbyfotograf

🇮🇩 fotografer amatir

🇺🇦 аматорський фотограф

🇵🇱 fotograf amator

🇯🇵 アマチュア写真家

🇫🇷 photographe amateur

🇪🇸 fotógrafo aficionado

🇹🇷 amatör fotoğrafçı

🇰🇷 아마추어 사진가

🇸🇦 مصور هاوٍ

🇨🇿 amatérský fotograf

🇸🇰 amatérsky fotograf

🇨🇳 业余摄影师

🇸🇮 amater fotograf

🇮🇸 áhugamaður um ljósmyndun

🇰🇿 әуесқой фотограф

🇬🇪 ამატორის ფოტოგრაფი

🇦🇿 həvəskar fotoqraf

🇲🇽 fotógrafo aficionado

Etymology

The term 'shutterbug' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'shutter' from the camera mechanism and 'bug' as a slang term for an enthusiast. It has since become a popular way to describe someone who loves photography.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,869, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.