ringer
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Any person or thing that is fraudulent; a fake or impostor.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A fraudulently cloned (or cut-and-shut) motor vehicle.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ringer” mean?
Any person or thing that is fraudulent; a fake or impostor.
Is “ringer” formal or informal?
ringer is generally slang.