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shutterbug

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Shutterbug (noun) means someone who is keen on photography as a hobby.

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Someone who is keen on photography as a hobby.

"Aerial photography was coming into its own, and flying shutterbugs pushed the envelope, striving to outsnap each other." — Popular Mechanics (1992)

"She was contrite, but presented herself as just another frustrated shutterbug with access to Photoshop." — Mark Landler, Even Photoshop Can’t Erase Royals’ Latest P.R. Blemish (2024)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

From shutter + bug, from their tendency to work the camera's shutter frequently.

Rhymes for shutterbug

jitterbug

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What is the meaning of shutterbug?

"shutterbug" (noun) means someone who is keen on photography as a hobby.