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Word: Paparazzo (plural: Paparazzi)

Definition:
A "paparazzo" is a freelance photographer who tries to take pictures of famous people, like movie stars or musicians, often when they are not posing for photos. These photographers want to catch celebrities in everyday situations, and they sell these pictures to newspapers or magazines.

Usage Instructions:

• Part of Speech: Noun
• Pronunciation: pah-puh-RAHT-soh
• Plural Form: Paparazzi (pronounced pah-puh-RAHT-see)

Example Sentences:

1. The paparazzo hid behind a bush to catch a picture of the actress leaving her house.
2. Paparazzi often follow celebrities around, hoping to get a good shot for the latest magazine.

Advanced Usage:

• In discussions about privacy and media ethics, you might hear phrases like "the role of paparazzi in celebrity culture" or "the impact of paparazzi on public figures."
• The term can be used in a more general context to describe someone who is overly intrusive in searching for personal information or images.

Word Variants:

• Paparazzis: Some people use this term informally to refer to multiple paparazzi, but "paparazzi" is the correct plural.
• Paparazzis’ (possessive form): This refers to something that belongs to the paparazzi, e.g., "The paparazzi’s cameras were very high-tech."

Different Meanings:

While "paparazzo" specifically refers to photographers chasing after celebrities, it can sometimes be used metaphorically to describe someone who intrudes on others' privacy for personal gain.

Synonyms:

• Celebrity photographer
• Freelance photographer (in a specific context)
• Stalker (in a negative sense, if the behavior is intrusive)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs that directly include "paparazzo," but you might hear phrases like: - "In the spotlight": This means to be receiving a lot of public attention, often from paparazzi. - "Caught on camera": This means someone was photographed unexpectedly, often by a paparazzo.

Summary:

"Paparazzo" is a term for photographers who take candid photos of celebrities to sell to the media. While it generally has a neutral meaning, it can sometimes carry a negative connotation depending on how intrusively the photographer behaves.

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Noun

1. a freelance photographer who pursues celebrities trying to take candid photographs of them to sell to newspapers or magazines