photobomb
verb
pho·to·bomb
ˈfō-tō-ˌbäm 
photobombed; photobombing; photobombs
: to move into the frame of a photograph as it is being taken as a joke or prank
… one of his favorite pranks was to "photobomb" other fans—sneaking into the background of their photographs …—
Bill Hanna
Bill HannaIt's rare to see a starlet falling down on her way to accept an award, much less photobombing on the red carpet.—Stephanie Merry
Stephanie Merry
photobomb
noun
photobomber
noun
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Don’t be surprised if dolphins or pelicans photobomb your moon snap, too.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 1 Oct. 2025
Having Kieran accidentally photobomb in Central Park just made the day all the more fun and memorable for us all!
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 1 Oct. 2025
Having Kieran accidentally photobomb in Central Park just made the day all the more fun and memorable for us all!
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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“Photobomb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photobomb. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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