Shutterbug

B1 8+
Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈʃʌtərbʌɡ/

Definitions of shutterbug

noun a person who is enthusiastic about taking photographs, often as a hobby

Example Sentences

A1 My friend is a shutterbug and loves taking photos of everything.

A2 As a shutterbug, she always carries her camera with her wherever she goes.

B1 The shutterbug spent hours capturing the beauty of the sunset at the beach.

B2 Being a shutterbug, he invested in a high-quality camera to enhance his photography skills.

C1 The renowned shutterbug's work has been featured in several photography exhibitions.

C2 Her reputation as a talented shutterbug has earned her numerous awards in the photography industry.

Examples of shutterbug in a Sentence

formal The shutterbug captured stunning images of the sunset.

informal My friend is a real shutterbug, always taking pictures wherever we go.

slang I didn't know you were such a shutterbug, snapping pics left and right.

figurative She's a shutterbug when it comes to collecting memories in her mind.

Grammatical Forms of shutterbug

past tense

shutterbugged

plural

shutterbugs

comparative

more shutterbug

superlative

most shutterbug

present tense

shutterbugs

future tense

will shutterbug

perfect tense

have shutterbugged

continuous tense

is shutterbugging

singular

shutterbug

positive degree

shutterbug

infinitive

to shutterbug

gerund

shutterbugging

participle

shutterbugged

Origin and Evolution of shutterbug

First Known Use: 1940 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'shutterbug' originated from the combination of 'shutter', referring to the device on a camera that opens and closes to allow light in, and 'bug', which is a slang term for an enthusiast or someone who is obsessed with a particular hobby.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is passionate about photography and spends a lot of time taking pictures, 'shutterbug' has evolved to also refer to a person who is constantly taking photos with their smartphone or digital camera.