dummy
dummy /ˈdʌmi/
adjective
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Having the appearance of being real but lacking capacity to function
(
dummy
)
having the appearance of being real but lacking capacity to function
A dummy corporation
a dummy corporation
noun
-
A cartridge containing an explosive charge but no bullet
(
blank
, blank shell
, dummy
)
a cartridge containing an explosive charge but no bullet
-
A figure representing the human form
(
dummy
)
a figure representing the human form
-
[Informal]
An ignorant or foolish person
(
boob
[Informal] , dope
[Informal] , dumbbell
[Informal] , booby
, dummy
[Informal] , pinhead
[Informal] , div
[Informal, British] )
an ignorant or foolish person
-
A person who does not talk
(
dummy
, silent person
)
a person who does not talk
verb
-
Make a dummy of
(
dummy
, dummy up
)
make a dummy of
Dummy up the books that are to be published
dummy up the books that are to be published