Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
photobomb
verb
/ˈfoʊtəˌbɑːm/
Definition
To unexpectedly appear in a photograph, typically to spoil or to add a humorous element to the image.
Examples
- She tried to take a nice picture of her friends, but someone decided to photobomb them from behind.
- When he saw the camera, he couldn’t resist the urge to photobomb the couple posing in front of it.
Meaning
Photobombing often happens when someone jumps into the frame just as a photo is taken, causing a surprise or a distraction from the main subject.
Synonyms
- interrupt
- spoil
- intrude
