Synonyms for
Dummies
Definition
Dummies are objects or people that are not real but are used to practice or to trick others.
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Common collocations
- for dummies
- dummies guide
- dummies book
- dummies series
- dummies test
- dummies training
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Usage note
The term 'dummies' is often used informally to refer to people who are unintelligent or easily fooled. It is also famously used in book titles like '... for Dummies' to indicate a simplified explanation for beginners.
Example sentences
- The CPR class had a dummy for us to practice resuscitation techniques on.
- The magician used a dummy hand to make it look like he was sawing his assistant in half.
- The spy left a dummy laptop in his hotel room to trick anyone who might be searching for information.
- The store used a dummy display to show off their new merchandise.
- The crash test dummy helped researchers determine how safe the car was.
Quotes
"I feel like such a dummy," said Ron.
"Anybody can be a noncompoop. All it takes is some brains and the ability to sit down and concentrate. Like a chess player. Or a bridge player. Or a guy who does calculus problems for recreation. You don't exactly have to be a Nobel Prize winner to be able to sit and concentrate. All you have to do is sit." - J.D. Salinger, The Catcher in the Rye
"You're not a dummy. You're just a little inexperienced. And you're inexperienced because you're young." - John Green, Paper Towns