dummy
noun
an imitation, representation, or copy of something, such as for display, testing, or use as a stage prop.
dummies
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pluralof dummy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof dummy (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
dummynounan imitation, representation, or copy of something, such as for display, testing, or use as a stage prop.
Example Sentences
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Were you among the dummies who, as Davante Adams put it, were “freaking out”?
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
And the late rounds were for special teams fodder and training-camp tackling dummies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
I cannot emphasize enough that we are dummies when it comes to programming.
From Slate ● Apr. 5, 2026
On Tuesday, following GM's announcement, Mr Vogt posted on the social media platform X "In case it was unclear before, it is clear now: GM are a bunch of dummies."
From BBC ● Dec. 10, 2024
The dummies had just given him a bonus clue.
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
