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Dummy — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • dummy noun A model or replica of a person or object, used as a stand-in.

Senses

Dummy is used for these senses in English:

  • dummy Something constructed with the size and form of a human, to be used in place of a person.

dummy — full definition

  1. noun A model or replica of a person or object, used as a stand-in.
  2. noun (informal) A stupid person, or a mild term of address.
  3. noun (British) A pacifier; a rubber or plastic nipple given to a baby to suck on.
  4. noun A fake or non-functional version of something, used for practice, testing, or deception.
  5. verb (sports) To fake a pass, kick, or move to deceive an opponent.

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