Effigy

Word EFFIGY
Character 6
Hyphenation ef fi gy
Pronunciations /ˈɛfədʒi/

Definitions and meanings of "Effigy"

What do we mean by effigy?

A crude figure or dummy representing a hated person or group. noun

A likeness or image, especially of a person. noun

(in effigy) Symbolically, especially in the form of an effigy. idiom

A representation or imitation of any object, in whole or in part; an image or a representation of a person, whether of the whole figure, the bust, or the head alone; a likeness in sculpture, painting, or drawing; a portrait: most frequently applied to the figures on sepulchral monuments, and popularly to figures made up of stuffed clothing, etc., to represent obnoxious persons. noun

The image, likeness, or representation of a person, whether a full figure, or a part; an imitative figure; -- commonly applied to sculptured likenesses, as those on monuments, or to those of the heads of princes on coins and medals, sometimes applied to portraits. noun

To burn or to hang an image or picture of a person, as a token of public odium. noun

A dummy or other crude representation of a person, group or object that is hated. noun

A likeness of a person. noun

A representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture) noun

A dummy or other crude representation of a person, group or object that is hated.

A likeness of a person.

(Noun) A figure, symbol or idol despised by a certain people. Urban Dictionary

A method of communication sending a cardboard cutout of the self and leaving it in front of another's door. Most common use is to invite a girl to a formal. Sometimes in this case the effigy is accompanied by a rose. Urban Dictionary

(noun) Eastern Washington slang used in reference to a person who is disliked for being really fake or two-faced. often times, people who qualify as effigies put on a false act that they are really nice or caring, but if you get to know them better or under different circumstances you find out that they're actually extremely rude or uninspiring; completely different than the original image they give. They're not true to who they really are when they're around other people, and will change how they act according to who they're with at any given time. Urban Dictionary

Referring to getting "effed" a representation of getting screwed over Urban Dictionary

A big lesbian sex party that usually takes place in winter. Urban Dictionary

Metal band from Orlando, Florida. These guys formed in 2010, and haven't recorded ANYTHING until 2012. They, along with all of their fans, agree that they suck, yet they're still around and people (like me) still go to their shows for no good reason. Urban Dictionary

You are the only person I know But I take you round to people who are on the go Well you took me to a picture show And what's the first thing I see But them burning pictures of my head to toe, hey! I'm not an effigy, no, no! I asked you if you would be mad If I packed my things and moved away to faraway land Well I packed my things and I moved to this place And what's the first thing I see But them burning pictures of me in my face, hey! I'm not an effigy, no, no! Well I moved back from this faraway land Walked right into a room with me mum and me dad Well I saw my picture hanging on the wall They tried to rip it and burn it But it just withstood it all and I said hey! Urban Dictionary

1) Someone or something that is hard to describe, pin point, or label. 2) Indie clothing label for men and women. Urban Dictionary

Term started by Mr. Thurmond in US history class but later used by Miguel in colloqial speech. Its said when something that is bad...or something that sux balls(specially music wise)is brought up and u wanna fuckin erase it/them from the face of the earth. If ur gonna use it...use it right! -The common way to say it is raising up ur arms while lookin straight up. This is also appied when saying pheeza Urban Dictionary

Factually the Best gun in Bungie's smash hit sequel to Destiny, Destiny 2. It literally turns your enemies into big balls that you can fondle. What else do you want a gun to do? Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Effigy

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The word "effigy" in example sentences

November 14th, 2009 12: 59 pm ET burning someone in effigy is unamerican. ❋ Unknown (2009)

His plans to burn people in effigy is appalling and promotes violence in our society. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Burning someone in effigy is a symbolic violent act. ❋ Unknown (2009)

When you have nuts hanging Obama in effigy do you think they are democrats, liberals, or a proggressives. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Graham will be called a liberal and hanged in effigy in 3 … 2 … 1 … ❋ Unknown (2010)

Rather than parades, it would be better to celebrate this holiday like the British used to celebrate Guy Fawkes Day – by burning politicians in effigy, or a reasonable facsimile. ❋ Unknown (2009)

If the Democrats have any sense of political acumen, they are storing up clips of all the demonstrators holding up Nazi signs and hanging Congressmen in effigy and then, during the next election cycle, they will come out with a series of ads saying "Here's the Republican plan for healthcare reform ...." ❋ Unknown (2009)

I've been guilty of hanging PETA in effigy many times here on this site alone. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I haven't written short stories since high school — every one of them burned in effigy after graduation along with every text book and written work during those tentative years. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In Virginia and parts of Maryland close by that were sympathetic, Mercer was burned in effigy as soon as the ship bearing him and the hated stamps anchored offshore. ❋ Unknown (2010)

They are fake scared to hang dems in effigy; instead of hanging they are going to beat the dems, like a pinata, to death. repugs – blood good. ❋ Unknown (2010)

(A notable anti-war protest occurred on August 20th 1940 on the steps of the Capitol when the self – styled Congress of American Mothers hung in effigy Democratic Senator Claude Pepper of Florida, for his support of the draft and aid to Britain.) ❋ Unknown (2010)

I was hung in effigy by all the Chapala women who were afraid that they too might have to ante up a few bucks more! ❋ Unknown (2009)

He should be burned in effigy during an internationally televised broadcast. ❋ Unknown (2009)

He was hanged and burned in effigy on Aug. 14, 1765, then forced to abdicate his post by the other members of the Colonial government who turn activist to protect their own stocks. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The piece decried the practice of hanging politicians in effigy and shouting them into silence. ❋ Unknown (2009)

They burned him in effigy, and lampooned him on the floor of the legislature with a blackface life-size doll, calling him judge “J. Smelly Wrong.” ❋ Unknown (2010)

The [american flag] was [burned] in effigy by the [terrorists]. ❋ Chuckie-J (2005)

[Pierre]: I really want to go with [Natasha] to the formal. [Sonya]: You should effigy her! ❋ Rµ(h1r4 (2010)

Girl A: Agh! I HATE that girl! she is so annoying! she's always acting super nice around Nick and Jake, but then, when they're not here, she is a total [BWITCH] to everyone else!! Girl B: [Omgosh]! i knooww! she is such an [EFFIGY]!! Girl A: Legit! ❋ Eureka.chica (2010)

"That modern political [theory] test was the [effigy]." or *someone gets [screwed over]/hurt tremendously* "[Effigy]!" ❋ Thechillsauce (2009)

Effigy ❋ Jeff5362874 (2020)

" hey you know that band [An Effigy Distorted]?" " yeah i went to their last show, they [sucked], [can't wait] for the next one!" ❋ Hoodlemaster (2012)

I'm not an [effigy] [I'm not angry] I'm not an effigy... hey! Well walking around this stinking town I look up at the buildings and they get me down Well I look to my left and then I look to my right And then I realize they've been striking at me Since the middle of last night, hey! I'm not an effigy[Effigy] (I’m Not An) ❋ Death Menace (2022)

1) "I really like their music, but you can't really catagorize them...they're a total [effin effigy]." 2) "Yo [I got this] crazy [hoodie] from [Effin Effigy]. Their stuff is TOO dope." ❋ Bozena (2007)

did u hear the new song from that [poseur] [lizzi] maguirre? [no dude]..but im sure the whole thing is just garbage....burn in effigy bitch! ❋ Devi1FromHeaven (2004)

Guardian 1: Please don't turn me into a ball that you can dunk into my teammates's heads to deal 300 damage and [instakill] them. [Ruinous effigy] [Enjoyer]: *turns them into a ball and dunks it ball onto a super, instakilling it.* ❋ Ruinous Effigy Enjoyer (2022)

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