noun ·5 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One who fraudulently impersonates another person.
2. 2
   someone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another wordnet
3. 3
   An entertainer whose act is based upon performing impressions of others.

Synonyms

All synonyms

imitatorimpostoractorapeartistartiste

Example

More examples

"Simon told the guy to become a female impersonator instead of trying to be on American Idol."

Etymology

From impersonate + -or.

Related phrases

female impersonatormale impersonator

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