Dummy
(
noun
,
adjective
,
verb
)
(As a noun)
Dummy ( noun )
- A model or replica of a human being, used as a mannequin or for testing or demonstrating something.
- A person who is unable to speak or is pretending to be unable to speak.
- An object or device resembling a human being, used as a substitute or replacement.
Origin:
From middle english dumm, from old english dumb "silent, unable to speak".
Examples:
- The store used a dummy in the window display to showcase the new clothing line.
- The police used a dummy to test the airbag in the car before it went on sale.
- The dummy was used as a target for the archery competition.
- The boy was pretending to be a dummy in the game of charades.
- The store used a dummy to stand in for the missing employee.
(As an adjective)
Dummy ( adjective )
- A model or replica of a human being, used as a mannequin or for testing or demonstrating something.
- A person who is unable to speak or is pretending to be unable to speak.
- An object or device resembling a human being, used as a substitute or replacement.
Origin:
From middle english dumm, from old english dumb "silent, unable to speak".
Examples:
- The store used a dummy in the window display to showcase the new clothing line.
- The police used a dummy to test the airbag in the car before it went on sale.
- The dummy was used as a target for the archery competition.
- The boy was pretending to be a dummy in the game of charades.
- The store used a dummy to stand in for the missing employee.
(As a verb)
Dummy ( verb )
- A model or replica of a human being, used as a mannequin or for testing or demonstrating something.
- A person who is unable to speak or is pretending to be unable to speak.
- An object or device resembling a human being, used as a substitute or replacement.
Origin:
From middle english dumm, from old english dumb "silent, unable to speak".
Examples:
- The store used a dummy in the window display to showcase the new clothing line.
- The police used a dummy to test the airbag in the car before it went on sale.
- The dummy was used as a target for the archery competition.
- The boy was pretending to be a dummy in the game of charades.
- The store used a dummy to stand in for the missing employee.