choppelganger

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/ˈtʃɑːpəlˌɡæŋər/
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A harsh joking label for someone who looks like a less flattering version of another person.
Practice using choppelganger in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • His friends joked that the wax figure was his choppelganger.
  • A viral thread asked people to post their famous choppelgangers.
  • Being called someone's choppelganger is not exactly a compliment.
  • The comments called him a choppelganger for the actor.
  • She laughed off the choppelganger comparison, but it still sounded mean.

Similar words

ugly twin
off-brand double
unflattering lookalike
knockoff lookalike
budget version
bad copy

Meanings

An unflattering lookalike

noun
social media
slang
A person who resembles someone else in a less attractive, awkward, or off-brand way.

Examples

  • The comments called him a choppelganger for the actor.
  • She laughed off the choppelganger comparison, but it still sounded mean.
  • The meme paired every celebrity with a budget choppelganger.
  • Being called someone's choppelganger is not exactly a compliment.
  • His friends joked that the wax figure was his choppelganger.
  • A viral thread asked people to post their famous choppelgangers.

Similar words

unflattering lookalike
off-brand double
ugly twin
bad copy
knockoff lookalike
budget version

Etymology

A blend of chopped, recent slang for unattractive, and doppelganger, meaning a lookalike.

FAQ

What does choppelganger mean?

Choppelganger means an unflattering lookalike, usually someone compared to a worse-looking version of another person.

Is choppelganger an insult?

Yes. It is normally insulting or teasing because it adds a negative judgment to the idea of a lookalike.

How is choppelganger different from doppelganger?

A doppelganger is simply a lookalike. A choppelganger is a lookalike described as less attractive or worse in some way.

Where does choppelganger come from?

It blends chopped, slang for unattractive, with doppelganger, a word for a lookalike.

Can choppelganger be used playfully?

It can be used jokingly among friends, but the word still carries a mean edge.

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