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dummy
adjective
noun
verb
having the appearance of being real but lacking capacity to function
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 5
- Starts with
- D
- Ends with
- Y
- Contains
- UMM
- Scrabble score
- 13
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
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Meaning
Definitions
adjective
having the appearance of being real but lacking capacity to function
“a dummy corporation”
noun
a cartridge containing an explosive charge but no bullet
noun
a figure representing the human form
noun
an ignorant or foolish person
noun
a person who does not talk
verb
make a dummy of
“dummy up the books that are to be published”
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Example Sentences
a dummy corporation
dummy up the books that are to be published
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