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Definition of shutterbug

shutterbug

/ˈʃʌt.ɚ.bʌɡ/
shut · ter · bug
Plural:shutterbugs
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shutterbug Lexical Profile

shutterbug Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American An enthusiastic amateur photographer; a person who loves taking photographs.

Example

"Every autumn, local shutterbugs gather in the valley to capture the vibrant foliage."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

shutoff
shutout
shutter
shutterbug
shuttering
shuttle
shuttlecock

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in American English around 1940 by combining 'shutter' (referring to a camera shutter) with 'bug' in its informal sense of an enthusiast or hobbyist.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shutterbug. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shutterbug
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