Meaning & use
dummy
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An object made to look like or substitute for the real thing, such as a model or imitation.
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The store window displayed clothes on a plastic dummy.
The company used a dummy corporation to hide its true ownership.
A note on using this word
Also used as an informal insult for a foolish person, and as an adjective for something fake or used in practice, as in a 'dummy run.'
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2. noun
(informal) A stupid or foolish person.
Don't be a dummy and forget your keys again.
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