Ringer
/ˈrɪŋər/noun
A person who looks very much like another person.
My brother is a ringer for Tom Hanks.
Often appears as...
- a ringer for
- to be a ringer
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Strong Resemblance
Used to describe someone who looks almost identical to someone else, often causing surprise.
I did a double-take when I saw her; she's a ringer for my cousin!
Pro Tip 2/2Celebrity Look-alike
Commonly used when comparing someone to a well-known celebrity they closely resemble.
Every time we go out, people say my friend is a ringer for Scarlett Johansson.
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