What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
ringer
Example
He's a ringer for his famous actor brother. [ringer: noun]
Example
She's a ringer when it comes to playing the piano. [ringer: noun]
Example
The phone's ringer was so loud it startled me. [ringer: noun]
faker
Example
He's a faker who claims to have won a Nobel Prize. [faker: noun]
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She's a faker who calls in sick to work when she's not actually ill. [faker: noun]
Example
The company discovered that the documents were produced by a faker. [faker: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Faker is more commonly used than ringer in everyday language, especially in British English. Ringer is less common and may be more specific to certain contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between ringer and faker?
Both ringer and faker are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
