Movies Imposter Game Words — 16 Words with Meanings

Playing an imposter-style word game with a movies theme? Here are 16 playable movies words — each with a plain-language meaning, so every player (including kids and non-native speakers) can join in.

▶ Play Find the Faker free — it deals these words for you

WordMeaning
SuperheroA caped character with special powers who saves the day.
ZombieThe walking dead — slow, groaning, and hungry for brains.
WizardA robed spell-caster with a wand or staff.
PirateA sea robber with a ship, an eyepatch, and a treasure map.
RobotA machine that moves and acts like a person.
DinosaurA giant reptile that lived millions of years ago.
VampireA pale creature of the night that drinks blood and fears sunlight.
CowboyA hat-wearing, horse-riding figure of the Wild West.
AlienA being from another planet.
NinjaA silent, masked warrior who moves in the shadows.
DetectiveA sharp-eyed sleuth who solves mysteries.
SpyA secret agent working undercover.
MermaidHalf woman, half fish, living in the sea.
WerewolfA person who transforms into a wolf under the full moon.
KnightAn armored warrior with a sword, sworn to a king.
GhostA see-through spirit that haunts old houses.

How to use this list

Show one word to everyone except the faker. Each player gives a one-word clue in turn; after a few rounds, vote on who's bluffing. Full rules: how to play. Browse other themes on the complete word list.