Tweedledum and Tweedledee
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Twee·dle·dum and Twee·dle·dee
\ˌtwē-dəl-ˈdəm-ən(d)-ˌtwē-dəl-ˈdē\
Definition of Tweedledum and Tweedledee
: two individuals or groups that are practically indistinguishable
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Origin and Etymology of tweedledum and tweedledee
English tweedle to chirp + dum (imitative of a low musical note) & dee (imitative of a high musical note)
First Known Use: 1725
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