choppelganger
noun
a less attractive version of someone or something
What does choppelganger mean?
Choppelganger (or choppleganger) refers to a less attractive or worse version of something or someone.
Examples of choppelganger
The fact that I have a Choppelganger also named Chris in the NY/NJ metropolitan area…
—@Chris_Mench, X (formerly Twitter), 26 Mar. 2026
Benny’s Choppelganger 😆 I was watching this video with the songwriters behind K Pop Demon Hunters and this guy totally reminded me of Benny but kinda chopped (not derogatory).
—Unc looks like Christian Bale’s Choppleganger😭🤣✌🏻
—I know nothing about your book other than it’s just a choppleganger version of a story I already like.
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Where does choppelganger come from?
Choppelganger is a portmanteau of the slang adjective chopped and doppelgänger, with the meaning of “a person who closely resembles another person.”
How is choppelganger used?
Choppelganger is often used in jest to describe someone who looks like a less impressive twin of a celebrity. You should use this word with caution, as no one wants to be someone else’s choppelganger.
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