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dummy

 

[ ˈdʌmi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

person

A person who is not very bright or intelligent; a person who lacks the ability to think or act normally.

Synonyms

fool, idiot, simpleton

Examples of usage

  • He's such a dummy, he can't even tie his own shoes.
  • Don't be such a dummy, use your common sense.
Context #2 | Noun

object

An object designed to resemble and serve as a substitute for the real or usual one.

Synonyms

imitation, model, replica

Examples of usage

  • This car seat is just a dummy for the crash test.
  • The ventriloquist used a dummy puppet in his act.

Translations

Translations of the word "dummy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 manipulado

🇮🇳 नकली

🇩🇪 Attrappe

🇮🇩 palsu

🇺🇦 муляж

🇵🇱 manekin

🇯🇵 ダミー (ダミー)

🇫🇷 factice

🇪🇸 muñeco

🇹🇷 sahte

🇰🇷 더미

🇸🇦 وهمي

🇨🇿 manekýn

🇸🇰 figurína

🇨🇳 假人 (jiǎrén)

🇸🇮 lutka

🇮🇸 gervi

🇰🇿 қуыршақ

🇬🇪 მოჩვენებითი

🇦🇿 saxta

🇲🇽 muñeco

Etymology

The word 'dummy' originated from the late 16th century, originally meaning 'mute person' or 'person who cannot speak'. Over time, it evolved to refer to a person lacking intelligence or a substitute object. It has been used in various contexts, from derogatory insults to harmless props.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,913, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.