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DUMMY

(noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Dummy.

How to pronounce dummy:

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Dummy - as a noun

A person who does not talk

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
silent person

An ignorant or foolish person

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dope7dumbbell15pinhead13

A figure representing the human form

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
figure10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A cartridge containing an explosive charge but no bullet

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blank11blank shell

Dummy - as an adjective satellite

Having the appearance of being real but lacking capacity to function

Example: "A dummy corporation"

Dummy - as a verb

Make a dummy of

Example: "Dummy up the books that are to be published"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dummy up

Example Sentences

"He used a dummy to practice CPR."
"The ventriloquist controlled the dummy with skill."
"She accidentally left her phone on silent mode and felt like a dummy."
"The crash test dummy simulated the impact of a car accident."
"The detective used a dummy wallet to catch the pickpocket."
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Word Game Points

Is DUMMY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dummy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DUMMY has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is DUMMY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dummy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DUMMY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is DUMMY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dummy is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DUMMY has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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