Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dead-ringer

Noun
/dɛd ˈrɪŋər/
Definition
A dead-ringer refers to an exact likeness or replica of someone or something.
Examples
  • He’s a dead-ringer for the movie star; they could be twins.
  • That painting is a dead-ringer for the original masterpiece.
  • When I saw her dress, I thought it was a dead-ringer for the designer’s latest collection.
Meaning
The term is often used to describe a person or object that looks remarkably similar to another, often to the point of being mistaken for them.
Synonyms
  • look-alike
  • duplicate
  • copy
  • double
  • replica