dummy

Meanings

• noun

  A person or thing that is not important or capable of independent action.

• noun

  A placeholder or substitute for something or someone.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdʌmi/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

dumbie , dumbie , juke , mannequin , marionette , juke

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dummy
bummy , dummy-dee , hummy

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Homonyms

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1. dummy (English) : A person or thing that is not important or capable of independent action.
   

2. dummy (English) : A placeholder or substitute.
   

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Homophones

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1. diddy
   

2. dommy
   

3. dumbo
   

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Variants

List of all variants of dummy that leads to same result
dummies , dummy , dummied , dummying , dummied up , dummies up , dummy up , dummying up , dummy variable , dummy variables , dummy pill , dummy run , crash test dummy

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Forms

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dummies, dumber, dummerest

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Etymology

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The word 'dummy' originated from the Middle English word 'dumme' meaning 'stupid' or 'dull'. It later came to mean 'a person or thing lacking intelligence or ability to act independently'. The term also came to be used as a placeholder or substitute.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'dummy' has been used in English since the 15th century.

2. In the game of poker, a dummy is a player who does not reveal their hand or bid, and is considered a disadvantage to the team.

3. In the field of robotics, a dummy load is a device used to simulate the load of a robot, allowing for testing and calibration.

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Related Concepts

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1. place holder: A dummy is a placeholder or substitute for something or someone.

2. stereotype: A dummy can be seen as a negative stereotype, representing someone or something as unintelligent or incompetent.

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Culture

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In literature, 'dummy' has been used as a term for a character who is unintelligent or incompetent. In art, 'dummy' has been used as a symbol for ignorance or lack of understanding. In music, 'dummy' is used as a term for a backup singer or musician.

How to Memorize "dummy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person or thing that is not important or capable of independent action.
   - Visualize a substitute or placeholder.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dummy' with the concept of being unimportant or a substitute.
   - Associate the word 'dummy' with the idea of being unintelligent or incompetent.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym DUMMY to remember the definition: D-unimportant, U-nintelligent, M-ostly inert, M-ostly ineffective, Y-ou can replace it.

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