Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

papped

verb
/pæpt/
Definition
Papped is a colloquial term that refers to the act of being photographed by paparazzi, often in a public or unexpected situation.
Examples
  • After exiting the restaurant, the actors were immediately papped by the eager photographers.
  • She tried to avoid the cameras, but she still ended up getting papped during her shopping trip.
Meaning
To be ‘papped’ is to be captured on camera by a photographer, especially when the subject is not prepared or is in a casual setting.
Synonyms
  • photographed
  • sighted
  • spotted