Shutterbug: meaning, definitions and examples
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shutterbug
[ ˈʃʌtəbʌɡ ]
photography
A person who loves to take photographs, especially as a hobby
Synonyms
camera buff, photo enthusiast, photographer.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| shutterbug |
Best used when referring to someone who loves taking pictures as a hobby. It has a casual and playful tone.
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| photographer |
Most appropriate for someone who takes photos professionally or with a high level of skill.
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| photo enthusiast |
A general term for someone who is very interested in photography, either as a hobby or a part-time job.
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| camera buff |
Used for someone who has a deep interest in cameras and photography techniques. It implies they have some technical knowledge.
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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.
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