Dummy Definition & Meaning
dummy
- adjective
- having the appearance of being real but lacking capacity to function; "a dummy corporation"
- noun
- a person who does not talk
- an ignorant or foolish person
- a figure representing the human form
- a cartridge containing an explosive charge but no bullet
- verb
- make a dummy of; "dummy up the books that are to be published"
"Dummy" in song lyrics
See how dummy is used in real songs:
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"Carolina beats pah, stop ya breathin dummy"
9th Wonder f/ Buddy Klein, Rapper Big Pooh — What Makes a Man -
"More of some sweet G, from here to Boston dummy"
(Abstract Rude f/) Moka Only — Pillow Fulla Scrilla -
"From the beehive to the anthill; rag dummy"
Aesop Rock — Sick Friend
Words that rhyme with dummy
Usage tips for "dummy"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does dummy mean?
- having the appearance of being real but lacking capacity to function; "a dummy corporation" a person who does not talk an ignorant or foolish person a figure representing the human form a cartridge containing an explosive charge but no bullet make a dummy of; "dummy up the books that are to be published"
- What part of speech is dummy?
- Dummy is an adjective, a noun, and a verb.
- How many definitions does dummy have?
- Dummy has 6 definitions across 3 parts of speech (adjective, noun, verb).