candid camera

noun

1. a small, handy camera, especially one having a fast lens for informal pictures.

candid camera

noun

1. 1. a small camera that may be used to take informal photographs of people, usually without their knowledge
   2. ( as modifier )

      a candid-camera photograph

Word History and Origins

Origin of candid camera¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

He started to take the film from the candid camera, but did not complete the operation.

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