Photobomb

What does photobomb mean?

To pose in the background of a picture being taken

An action popular among younger people; commonly involves a nice picture being taken of the subjects but somebody slips in the background with a goofy or creepy facial expression or awkward body pose.

Example

"We had one picture where we're all smiling but Jack had to go and photobomb it!"
Benedict Cumberbatch photobombing U2 at the 86th Academy Awards

Benedict Cumberbatch photobombing U2 at the 86th Academy Awards

Related Slang

SelfieA picture of yourself
picPicture
phobarPhotoshopped beyond all recognition
pixPictures
awksAwkward

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Last Updated: April 4, 2016

Photobomb definition

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