fantoccio — 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.
- figurehead noun A carved decorative figure mounted on the bow of an old sailing ship.
- puppet noun A doll-like figure of a person or animal moved by strings, rods, or a hand inside it.
Senses
fantoccio 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.
- figurehead (by extension) Someone in a nominal position of leadership who has little to no actual power.
- front man A person acting as the public face of some other, covert group.
- puppet Any small model of a person or animal able to be moved by strings or rods, or in the form of a glove.
- puppet (figuratively) A person, country, etc, controlled by another.
- sock puppet (Internet slang, pejorative) An alternative pseudonymous online account, especially one used for abuse.
dummy — full definition
- noun A model or replica of a person or object, used as a stand-in.
- noun (informal) A stupid person, or a mild term of address.
- noun (British) A pacifier; a rubber or plastic nipple given to a baby to suck on.
- noun A fake or non-functional version of something, used for practice, testing, or deception.
- verb (sports) To fake a pass, kick, or move to deceive an opponent.
figurehead — full definition
- noun A carved decorative figure mounted on the bow of an old sailing ship.
- noun Someone who holds a leadership title in name only, without real power or authority.