Choppelganger

What is a choppelganger?

An unattractive version of a lookalike

Choppelganger is a playful (and slightly savage) slang term for an "uglier version" of someone's lookalike. It is a mashup of "chopped and "doppelgänger" (the German word for a double). The term popped up in online spaces in the mid-2020s, particularly on Twitter, TikTok, and meme pages.

The term doesn't have a single credited creator and is mostly used jokingly among Gen Z and younger millennials to tease celebrities, influencers, or friends. While it's meant to be humorous, it can definitely come across as harsh, so tone and context matter.

Example

doesn’t he look like that actor from the superhero movie?
kind of… but like the choppelganger version
wow. that’s ruthless
i’m just saying, the resemblance is there

Trying to figure out who is the choppelganger

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Updated February 18, 2026

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