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Body double
Meaning
Noun
●
In Occupations & People:
A
film
stand-in
for an
actor
, in
scenes
not
involving
the
face
, especially during
scenes
of
nudity
, or of
dangerous
activity.
●
A political
decoy
; a person
employed
to
impersonate
a
politician
, in order to
draw attention
away
from the
real
person or to take
risks
on their behalf.
●
In Psychology:
A person who is present
nearby
— or
virtually
connected
to — a person with ADHD in order to increase their
attention
and focus.
Verb
●
To
act
as a body double.
To
stand-in
for an
actor
in a film.
To
impersonate
a
politician
in order to
draw attention
away
from the
real
person or to take
risks
on their behalf.
●
In Psychology:
To
act
as a body double.
To be present
nearby
— or
virtually
connected
to — a person with ADHD in order to increase their
attention
and focus.
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