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  • dummy — ► NOUN (pl. dummies) 1) a model or replica of a human being. 2) an object designed to resemble and serve as a substitute for the real one. 3) Brit. a rubber or plastic teat for a baby to suck on. 4) (in sport) a feigned pass or kick. 5) informal …   English terms dictionary

  • dummy — 1590s, mute person, from DUMB (Cf. dumb). Extended by 1845 to figure representing a person. Used in card games (originally whist) since 1736. Meaning dolt, blockhead is from 1796 …   Etymology dictionary

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  • dummy — noun (plural dummies) 1》 a model or replica of a human being. 2》 an object designed to resemble and serve as a substitute for the real one.     ↘Brit. a rubber or plastic teat for a baby to suck on. 3》 (chiefly in rugby and soccer) a feigned pass …   English new terms dictionary

  • dummy — n., adj., & v. n. (pl. ies) 1 a model of a human being, esp.: a a ventriloquist s doll. b a figure used to model clothes in a shop window etc. c a target used for firearms practice. 2 (often attrib.) a a counterfeit object used to replace or… …   Useful english dictionary

  • dummy — n. 1. Mute, dumb person. 2. (Colloq.) Dumb waiter. 3. Fourth hand (when only three persons play at whist) …   New dictionary of synonyms

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