What does DUMMY mean?

Dictionary Entry: Dummy

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective, Verb

Definition:

• Noun: a person who is perceived as lacking intelligence or good judgment; a model or replica of a human being used for practice or display; a person who is not what they appear to be
• Adjective: fake; not real
• Verb: to make a dummy of something; to pretend to be someone else

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈdʌmi/
• UK: /ˈdʌmi/

Origin and Usage:

The word "dummy" originated in the 16th century and comes from the word "dumm" meaning "silent." It was originally used to refer to a person who was mute or unable to speak. Over time, the word has taken on a variety of meanings, including a model or replica of a human being used for practice or display, a person who is perceived as lacking intelligence or good judgment, and something that is fake or not real.

Synonyms:

• imitation
• replica
• fake
• phony
• fraudulent

Related Words:

• clown
• dummy
• fraud
• hoaxer
• poser

Example Sentences:

• The ventriloquist made it look like the dummy was speaking.
• He felt like a dummy when he realized he had been tricked.
• The company used a dummy to demonstrate how to use their new product.