stand-in

[stand-in]

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noun

a substitute for a motion-picture star during the preparation of lighting, cameras, etc., or in dangerous scenes.

any substitute.

Origin of stand-in

First recorded in 1930–35; noun use of verb phrase stand in

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Related Words for stand in

impersonator, star, actor, performer, intermediary, surrogate, stand-in, backup, replacement, proxy, alternate, restoration, reinstatement, artist, character, clown, player, villain, comedian, entertainer

British Dictionary definitions for stand in

stand in

verb

(intr, adverb usually foll by for) to act as a substitute

stand someone in good stead to be of benefit or advantage to someone

noun stand-in

a person or thing that serves as a substitute
(as modifier)a stand-in teacher

a person who substitutes for an actor during intervals of waiting or in dangerous stunts

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Word Origin and History for stand in

"substitute," 1904, show-biz slang, from stand (v.). As a noun, it is attested from 1928.