creepshot
noun & verb
a sexualized photo taken on someone inn public without their consent
What does creepshot mean?
A creepshot is a photograph taken surreptitiously of a person (usually a woman or girl) in a public place without their knowledge or consent; it generally focuses on sexualized body parts such as the chest, buttocks, or legs.
Examples of Use
That is especially important in this age of technology when sexual voyeurs can review photographs and videos in the privacy of their home or upload them to what are known as "creepshot" websites, where thousands of others may also view them.
—Toronto Star, 18 Feb. 2019
Someone creepshotted me today :(
—On Reddit, the so-called creepshots of women (photos or videos captured without the other person realizing it) began circulating more than a decade ago; between 2012 and 2013, more than a score of women filed a joint lawsuit against a now-closed website, Texxxan, for the photos their exes had posted of them, along with personal information, to humiliate them.
—A swarm of users on hyper-popular blogging platform Tumblr are uploading, sharing, and trading so-called creepshots: close-up, revealing images of women, typically taken in public and seemingly without their consent.Â
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Where does creepshot come from?
Creepshot began appearing around 2010, a blend of creepy and snapshot. In the following decade the term saw increasing use, generally (although not always) referring to sexualized images, with such photographs being shared on social media platforms such as Twitter and Reddit.
How is creepshot used?
The word functions as both a noun and a verb. Although it is informal, creepshot is commonly used in legal and ethical discussions about privacy violations and online harassment, particularly within contexts addressing women's safety in public spaces and on social media platforms.
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