Dummy
Word | DUMMY |
Character | 5 |
Hyphenation | dum my |
Pronunciations | /ˈdʌmi/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Dummy"
What do we mean by dummy?
An imitation of a real or original object, intended to be used as a practical substitute. noun
A mannequin used in displaying clothes. noun
A figure of a person or an animal manipulated by a ventriloquist. noun
A stuffed or pasteboard figure used as a target. noun
A heavy stuffed cylindrical bag used for blocking and tackling practice. noun
A stupid person; a dolt. noun
A silent or taciturn person. noun
A person or entity that is the named party to a transaction but that acts on behalf of another concealed person or entity. noun
A person or an agency secretly in the service of another. noun
One of a set of model pages with text and illustrations pasted into place to direct the printer. noun
A set of bound blank pages used as a model to show the size and general appearance of a book being published. noun
The partner in bridge who exposes his or her hand to be played by the declarer. noun
The hand thus exposed. noun
A character or other piece of information entered into a computer only to meet prescribed conditions, such as word length, and having no effect on operations. noun
Simulating or replacing something but lacking its function. adjective
Serving as a front or cover for another. adjective
A silent person; a person who does not talk.
An unintelligent person.
A figure of a person or animal used by a ventriloquist; a puppet.
Something constructed with the size and form of a human, to be used in place of a person.
A person who is the mere tool of another; a man of straw.
A deliberately nonfunctional device or tool used in place of a functional one.
A "dummy teat"; a plastic or rubber teat used to soothe or comfort a baby; a pacifier.
A player whose hand is shown and is to be played from by another player.
A word serving only to make a construction grammatical.
An unused parameter or value.
A feigned pass or kick or play in order to deceive an opponent.
A bodily gesture meant to fool an opposing player; a feint.
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Cross Reference for Dummy
Book Name | Author |
The Secret Life of Miss Mary B... E-Book | Katherine Cowley |
The Art of War E-Book | Sun Tzu |
The Way Down E-Book | Danielle Stewart |
Pride and Prejudice E-Book | Jane Austen |
Hailey's Haven E-Book | Laura Scott |
App Name | Developer |
Microsoft Teams App Reviews | Microsoft Corporation |
Google Meet App Reviews | Google LLC |
Google Maps App Reviews | Google LLC |
Google Chrome App Reviews | Google LLC |
WhatsApp Messenger App Reviews | WhatsApp Inc. |