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1. dummy
noun. ['ˈdʌmi'] an ignorant or foolish person.
Etymology
- -y (English)
- -y (Middle English (1100-1500))
- dumb (English)
- dumb (Middle English (1100-1500))
Rhymes with Dummy
- drummey
- crummy
- crummey
- yummy
- tummy
- tumey
- summy
- summey
- rummy
- mummy
- mummey
- gummy
- gummi
- chummy
How do you pronounce dummy?
Pronounce dummy as ˈdəmi.
US - How to pronounce dummy in American English
UK - How to pronounce dummy in British English
How to spell dummy? Is it dammy? Or ddmmyy? Common misspellings are:
- dammy
- ddmmyy
Sentences with dummy
1. Adjective
It might take a few seconds for the colors to appear in the dummy template in the right window.
2. Verb, base form
To be useable, you need to dummy the whole paper, not just one sheet.
3. Noun, singular or mass
The repair of a ventriloquist dummy or doll is sometimes mandatory if you want to sell a collectable one.
Quotes about dummy
1. Nature is pleased with simplicity. And nature is no dummy
- Isaac Newton
2. CPR dummy looked like him and had clearly been stabbed. Repeatedly. In the groin. He thought she might have used the dummy for target practice, and tried not to be offended. Key word: tried.
- Gena Showalter, The Darkest Secret
2. dummy
noun. ['ˈdʌmi'] a figure representing the human form.
Antonyms
Etymology
- -y (English)
- -y (Middle English (1100-1500))
- dumb (English)
- dumb (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. dummy
verb. ['ˈdʌmi'] make a dummy of.
Etymology
- -y (English)
- -y (Middle English (1100-1500))
- dumb (English)
- dumb (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. dummy
adjective. ['ˈdʌmi'] having the appearance of being real but lacking capacity to function.
Synonyms
Etymology
- -y (English)
- -y (Middle English (1100-1500))
- dumb (English)
- dumb (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. dummy
noun. ['ˈdʌmi'] a cartridge containing an explosive charge but no bullet.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- -y (English)
- -y (Middle English (1100-1500))
- dumb (English)
- dumb (Middle English (1100-1500))