Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bobbsey-twins

Noun
/ˈbɒb.si ˈtwɪnz/
Definition
A term that refers to two people who are very similar in appearance or personality.
Examples
  • Despite their different interests, the Bobbsey Twins always managed to finish each other’s sentences.
  • In the classroom, Maria and Sarah were known as the Bobbsey Twins due to their matching outfits and bubbly personalities.
Meaning
The phrase ‘Bobbsey Twins’ originates from a popular series of children’s books featuring a pair of siblings who are close in age and share many characteristics, often used to describe any identical or very similar individuals.
Synonyms
  • Identical twins
  • Look-alikes
  • Double trouble
  • Mirror images