paparazzi
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About photographers who follow famous people in a pushy way to take private pictures
- adjective
- /ˌpɑːpəˈrɑːtsi/
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sensacionalista
- She was annoyed by the paparazzi attention every time she left her hotel.
Examples
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The magazine published several paparazzi stories about the actor's private life.
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A paparazzi photo of the singer at the airport quickly went viral online.
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The magazine published a paparazzi photo of the actress at the beach, capturing her in a private moment.
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After the film premiere, a swarm of paparazzi followed the star as she exited the venue.
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The paparazzi camped outside her home, hoping to catch a glimpse of her new baby.
How Aggressive
Surface Forms
paparazzi positive
Etymology
Paparazzi as an adjective comes from the same Italian name Paparazzo, and it describes things that are like the work of those pushy photographers. So calling a photo or story 'paparazzi' means it is aggressive or made by someone chasing private pictures.