body double

bod·y dou·ble

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bod-ee duhb-uh l]
- /ˈbɒd i ˈdʌb əl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bod-ee duhb-uh l]
- /ˈbɒd i ˈdʌb əl/

Definitions of body double words

noun body double a person who substitutes for a star for the filming of a scene that involves shots of the body rather than the face 3
noun body double a person whose body is shown in a movie or TV show in substitution for a leading actor, especially in a nude scene. 1
noun body double actor's stand-in 1
noun body double A film stand-in for an actor, in scenes not involving the face, especially during scenes of nudity, or of dangerous activity. 0
noun body double A political decoy; a person employed to impersonate a politician, in order to draw attention away from the real person or to take risks on their behalf. 0

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Parts of speech for Body double

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body double popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for body double

noun body double

alter ego — Your alter ego is the other side of your personality from the one which people normally see.
stand-in — a substitute for a motion-picture star during the preparation of lighting, cameras, etc., or in dangerous scenes.

All 2 Synonyms of body double