Idiom

Photo bomb

What does "Photo bomb" mean?

Spoil a photograph by unexpectedly appearing in the picture and taking the attention away from the intended subject - usually as a prank.

Photo bomb

USA, early 21st century.

Spoil a photograph by unexpectedly appearing in the picture and taking the attention away from the intended subject - usually as a prank.

A recent derivation, not yet taken up by the older generations.

  • Jack is so annoying. We were all posed for my graduation picture and he photobombed us wearing a pink cowboy hat.