ringer

noun
UK: /ˈrɪŋər/
US: /ˈrɪŋər/

  1. A person or thing that is very similar to another.

    1. That horse is a real ringer for the one I saw yesterday.
    2. The new model is a complete ringer, almost identical to the previous version, but twice the price.

  2. Someone who illegally enters a competition posing as someone else or as an amateur.

    1. He is a ringer in our school team.
    2. The team was disqualified after it was discovered they had a ringer playing in their lineup, a professional athlete.

  3. A phone call.

    1. Give me a ringer later today.
    2. I'll give you a ringer when I get home, so we can discuss the plans further.

Synonyms

double caller
ringer verb

  1. To telephone someone.

    1. I will ringer you tomorrow.
    2. Make sure you ringer me as soon as you arrive at the airport, so I know you are safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ringer" in English means: A person or thing that is very similar to another., Someone who illegally enters a competition posing as someone else or as an amateur., A phone call..

The phonetic transcription of "ringer" is /ˈrɪŋər/ in British English and /ˈrɪŋər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ringer": double, caller.

Example usage of "ringer": "That horse is a real ringer for the one I saw yesterday.". More examples on the page.