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   Dum·my

   /ˈdəmē/

   

   noun

   • 1. a model or replica of a human being: "a waxwork dummy"
   • ▪ a figure used for displaying or fitting clothes: "a tailor's dummy" Similar mannequinmanikinlifelike modelfigurelay figure
   • ▪ a ventriloquist's doll.
   • 2. something designed to resemble and serve as a substitute for the real or usual thing; a counterfeit or sham: "tests using stuffed owls and wooden dummies"
   • ▪ a prototype or mock-up, especially of a book or the layout of a page. Similar mock-upimitationlikenesslookalikerepresentationsubstitutesamplecopyreplicareproductioncounterfeitshamfakeforgeryinformal:dupe
   • ▪ a blank round of ammunition.
   • ▪ denoting a word that has no semantic content but is used to maintain grammatical structure: "a dummy subject, as in “it is” or “there are.”"
   • ▪ a rubber or plastic nipple for a baby to suck on; a pacifier. British
   • 3. a stupid person. informal North American Similar idiotfoolhalfwitnincompoopduncedoltignoramuscretinimbeciledullardmoronsimpletonclodinformal:dopeninnychumpdimwitnitwitgoondumbodum-dumdumbbellloonjackassboneheadfatheadnumbskullblockheaddunderheadchuckleheadknuckleheadmuttonheadpudding-headthickheadwooden-headairheadpinheadlamebrainpeabrainbirdbrainzombiejerknerddipstickdonkeynoodlenittwitnumptyclotplonkerberkpratpillockwallygitwazzockassdivvynerktwerptwonkcharliemugmuppetnyaffballoonsumphgowkgobdawschmuckbozobooblamerturkeyschlepperchowderheaddumbheadgoofballgoofgoofusgalootdorklummoxklutzputzschlemielsapginkcluckclunkding-dongdingbatwienerweenydipsimpspudcootpalookapoopsquareheadyo-yodingleberrywing nutdrongodillalecgalahnongboganpoonboofheadmomparavulgar slang:knobheadasshatarchaic:tomfoolnoddyclodpoleloggerheadspoonymooncalf
   • 4. the declarer's partner, whose cards are exposed on the table after the opening lead and played by the declarer.
   • ▪ the exposed hand of the declarer's partner.
   • ▪ an imaginary fourth player in whist: "dummy whist"

   verb

   • 1. create a mock-up of (a book, document, etc.): US "when we received the galleys from the typesetter, we would have dummied the book"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from dumb + -y1. The original sense was ‘a person who cannot speak’, then ‘an imaginary fourth player in whist’ (mid 18th century), whence ‘a substitute for the real thing’ and ‘a model of a human being’ (mid 19th century).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › dummy runDummy run Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   2 days ago · The meaning of DUMMY RUN is a practice event that is done to prepare for the actual event that will happen in the future : dry run.

3. oldtimemusic.com › w3 › the-meaning-behind-the-songThe Meaning Behind The Song: Dummy! by Toby Fox

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   May 13, 2024 · “Dummy!” serves as a reminder that we have the strength to face our fears and push through adversity. Personally, “Dummy!” brings back memories of times when I doubted myself and felt overwhelmed by my own insecurities. The intense and lively melody serves as a reminder to persevere and fight against those inner voices that try to bring me down.

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5. www.motherandbaby.com › reviews › first-yearThe best dummies for breastfed babies and newborns

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   May 18, 2024 · To help you work out what is best for you and your baby, we've summed up the best dummies for breastfed babies on the market so that you can start shopping straight away. There are some that are compatible with dummy clips, whilst others are multipacks, so you'll always have one spare.

6. www.webnots.com › how-to-insert-dummy-and-randomHow to Insert Dummy and Random Text in Microsoft Word?

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   3 days ago · You can use dummy as well as random text tricks in both Word Windows and Mac versions. It should also work on all Word versions like 2019, 2021 and Microsoft 365. Insert Lorem Ipsum Dummy Text in Word. Simply type =lorem () and press enter in your Word document.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › baby's dummyBaby's dummy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   3 days ago · device used for an infant to suck or bite on. synonyms: comforter, pacifier, teething ring. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Baby's dummy." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/baby's dummy. Accessed 31 May. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles. loading examples... Word Family.

8. www.comingsoon.net › guides › newsDummy (2002) Streaming: Watch & Stream Online via Amazon ...

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   May 15, 2024 · May 15, 2024. By Subrat Mukharjee. Dummy (2002) is a comedy-drama film helmed by Greg Pritikin. The film showcases the romantic tale of Steven Schoichet, a ventriloquist, and the intricate...

9. www.coingecko.com › en › coinsDUMMY to USD: DUMMY Price in US Dollar | CoinGecko

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   May 18, 2024 · DUMMY (DUMMY) is worth $0.0 6 1493 today, which is a 0.0% increase from an hour ago and a 2.7% increase since yesterday. The value of DUMMY today is 25.4% higher compared to its value 7 days ago. In the last 24 hours, the total volume of DUMMY traded was $48.96.