impersonator
gb/ɪmpˈɚsəneɪtɚ/ us/ɪmpˈɚsəneɪtɚ/
B2
Anglais
sztárimitátor, imitátor, magát másnak kiadó csaló, utánzó
NOM
B2
1
imitátor
B2
Schéma d’usage :
an impersonator (of) [celebrity/person]
The club hired an Elvis impersonator for the weekend show.
A klub egy Elvis-imitátort fogadott fel a hétvégi műsorra.
She’s a gifted impersonator who can mimic several pop stars’ voices.
Tehetséges sztárimitátor, több popsztár hangját is képes utánozni.
The impersonator walked on stage in costume and copied the singer’s gestures perfectly.
Exemples pédagogiques
He is an impersonator in a show.
Egy műsorban sztárimitátorként szerepel.
The impersonator sounds like the famous actor.
Az imitátor hangja olyan, mint a híres színészé.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse impersonator (copying a person) with impersonation (the act) or with impostor (someone pretending to be someone else to trick people).
Sens
performer who imitates a celebrity
Collocations
celebrity impersonator
|professional impersonator
|Elvis impersonator
|look-alike impersonator
|voice impersonator
|stage impersonator
|impersonator act
|impersonator show
|impersonator contest
|convincing impersonator
Synonymes
imitator (More general; not always a full character performance.)
|
look-alike (Focuses on appearance more than voice or behavior.)
Antonymes
original (The real person being copied, not a copy.)
Thèmes
entertainment
|performing_arts
|music
|comedy
Définition
a person who acts like a famous person for fun or a show
A performer who copies a well-known person’s voice, appearance, and mannerisms for entertainment.
NOM
C1
2
Schéma d’usage :
an impersonator posing as [someone/role]
The caller turned out to be an impersonator pretending to be from the bank.
Kiderült, hogy a telefonáló egy magát banki alkalmazottnak kiadó csaló volt.
Police warned residents about an impersonator going door to door claiming to be an officer.
A rendőrség figyelmeztette a lakókat egy házról házra járó csalóra, aki rendőrnek adta ki magát.
The company shut down several impersonator accounts on social media.
Exemples pédagogiques
An impersonator called me and asked for my password.
Felhívott egy csaló, aki másnak adta ki magát, és elkérte a jelszavamat.
The police caught the impersonator.
A rendőrség elfogta a magát másnak kiadó csalót.
Erreur fréquente :
Impersonator often implies copying a particular person; impostor can be broader for someone pretending to belong or be qualified.
Sens
person who pretends to be another
Collocations
police impersonator
|bank impersonator
|government impersonator
|online impersonator
|phone impersonator
|impersonator scam
|impersonator account
|impersonator email
|arrest an impersonator
|catch an impersonator
Synonymes
impostor (Common for someone pretending to be someone else or to have a role; not always tied to a specific identity.)
|
fraudster (Emphasizes criminal deception for money or advantage.)
Antonymes
legitimate representative (A real, authorized person rather than a fake.)
Thèmes
crime
|security
|technology
|law
Définition
someone who pretends to be another person to trick people
A person who falsely claims to be someone else, especially in order to deceive or commit a crime.
NOM
B2
3
Schéma d’usage :
an impersonator of [someone]
He’s an impersonator who can do perfect impressions of his teachers.
Remek utánzó, tökéletesen le tudja utánozni a tanárait.
At the party, she became the impersonator and copied everyone’s catchphrases.
A buliban ő kezdett el mindenkit utánozni, és lemásolta mindenki jellegzetes szófordulatait.
His friends loved him because he was such a funny impersonator.
Exemples pédagogiques
My brother is an impersonator and makes us laugh.
A bátyám remek imitátor, és mindig megnevettet minket.
She is good at impersonating our teacher.
Jól utánozza a tanárunkat.
Erreur fréquente :
In casual contexts, people often say impressionist or mimic instead of impersonator.
Sens
person who mimics someone humorously
Collocations
great impersonator
|skilled impersonator
|do an impersonator bit
|impersonator routine
|a spot-on impersonator
|office impersonator
|family impersonator
|impersonator voice
|impersonator impression
|natural impersonator
Synonymes
mimic (Common and simple; focuses on copying sounds and mannerisms.)
|
impressionist (Often used for comedians doing famous voices and characters.)
Antonymes
individualist (Emphasizes having one’s own distinct style rather than copying others.)
Thèmes
comedy
|social_life
|communication
Définition
someone who copies another person’s voice or style, often as a joke
A person who copies another person’s way of speaking or behaving, often to amuse others.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
impersonator
API
GB/ɪmpˈɚsəneɪtɚ/
US/ɪmpˈɚsəneɪtɚ/
Syllabes et accentuation
im - per - son - at - or (5 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (per)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: impersonator
- Plural: impersonators
Famille de mots
Forms
impersonators
noun
Core family
impersonate
verb B2
impersonation
noun C1
Related words
imposter
noun
impostor
noun
Expressions
celebrity impersonator
1/səlˈɛbɹɪti ɪmpˈɚsəneɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
performer who imitates a celebrity
a performer who acts like a famous person
Exemples
- They booked a celebrity impersonator to host the awards-night party.
- A celebrity impersonator greeted guests at the entrance and posed for photos.
Exemples pédagogiques
- We saw a celebrity impersonator at the show.
impersonator account
1/ɪmpˈɚsəneɪtɚ əkˈaʊnt/
fixed phrase
fake social media profile
a fake online account that pretends to be someone
Exemples
- She reported an impersonator account that was using her photos and name.
- The platform removed several impersonator accounts after the complaint.
Exemples pédagogiques
- This is not my friend’s page—it is an impersonator account.
impersonator scam
1/ɪmpˈɚsəneɪtɚ skˈæm/
fixed phrase
fraud using a fake identity
a trick where someone pretends to be someone else to steal from you
Exemples
- The email was part of an impersonator scam targeting new employees.
- Banks warn customers about impersonator scams that ask for one-time codes.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Do not share your code—this could be an impersonator scam.
police impersonator
1/pəlˈis ɪmpˈɚsəneɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
person pretending to be police
someone who pretends to be a police officer
Exemples
- The victims handed over cash to a police impersonator at the door.
- Authorities urged people to report any suspected police impersonator immediately.
Exemples pédagogiques
- A police impersonator stopped cars on the road.