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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And the late rounds were for special teams fodder and training-camp tackling dummies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
And I still really love that chapter about freestyling and battling for dummies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 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
When Mr. Lincoln wanted to know about the army, the real army, not those prancing dummies in gold braid, he turned to Private Trask.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
