Synonyms for

Dummy

Verb / ˈdʌmi: / Another word for dummy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a model or imitation of a person or thing for practice or training purposes

Synonyms & similar words

boob dummyup blank booby dope blankshell silentperson pinhead dumbbell mannequin model replica imitation simulation effigy figure statue doll puppet clone copy mock-up prototype sample specimen surrogate stand-in proxy substitute

Synonyms by register

Formal

mannequin figure model effigy

Informal

patsy fall guy scapegoat chump stooge

Literary

automaton puppet marionette

Antonyms

expert master genius professional adept skilled

Common collocations

  • dummy variable
  • dummy data
  • dummy text
  • dummy proof
  • dummy run
  • dummy account
  • dummy spit

Word family

noun dummy
verb dummy up

Usage note

Can refer to a person who is easily fooled or a model used for display or testing. The informal sense of a foolish person can be derogatory.

Example sentences

  1. The ventriloquist used a dummy to perform his act.
  2. The firefighter carried the dummy out of the building during the drill.
  3. The tennis player practiced his serves on the dummy.
  4. The medical student practiced injections on the dummy.
  5. The crash test dummy helped engineers improve car safety.

Quotes

  • 'I'm not a dummy. I'm a ventriloquist.' - Jeff Dunham
  • 'I don't want to sound like a dummy.' - Johnny Damon
  • 'I'm not a dummy. I've just been in politics for a long time.' - Joe Biden

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