🪆dummy

noun
/ˈdʌmi/

Meaning

a model or replica of a human used for practice, display, or testing; also a term for a foolish person

Example Sentences

The tailor used a dummy to display the dress.

Example Expressions

dummy run

Synonyms

model, mannequin, figure, fool, simpleton

Antonyms

real person, expert

Collocations

dummy variable, crash test dummy, dummy run

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