Ringer

/ˈrɪŋər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person or thing that is a perfect match or imitator.

The new design is a ringer for the classic model.

A person secretly substituted for another, especially in a competition.

They brought in a ringer to ensure their team would win the championship.

Someone who is skillfully deceptive in a game or contest.

She played like a ringer, easily outpacing all her opponents.

verb

To ring or make a ringing sound.

The bell ringer announced the start of the event.

Originates from the practice of using a 'ringer' horse in races, a horse that is substituted for another.

ring in

To introduce or welcome someone to a particular group or place.

ringer in a competition

A competitor who is significantly more skilled than others.

imposter

A person who pretends to be someone else.

substitute

A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.

A person who is overly skilled and participates in competitions secretly.

He's such a ringer; nobody knew he was a pro.

An undercover participant in a game or event, often used in a humorous context.

She was a ringer at poker night, cleaning up with her expert bluffing.