noun
paparazzo
pa-puh-RA-tsoh
noun
1
A freelance photographer who trails celebrities to capture candid, often unwanted photos for sale to the media.
"A paparazzo followed the singer's car through the city."
How to Use Paparazzo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA photographer who chases celebrities for candid shots to sell to tabloids.
Common mistake
The plural is "paparazzi" — "paparazzo" refers to just one photographer, though "paparazzi" is often used loosely for a single person too.
Word Forms
paparazzi plural, paparazzos plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Italian, taken from the surname of a photographer character in Federico Fellini's film La Dolce Vita.