usage note for dummy
See
dumb.
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British Dictionary definitions for dummy
dummy
/ (ˈdʌmɪ) /
noun plural -mies
verb -mies, -mying or -mied
to prepare a dummy of (a proposed book, page, etc)
Also: sell someone a dummy sport
to use a dummy pass in order to trick (an opponent)
Word Origin for dummy
C16: see
dumb,
-y ³
Cultural definitions for dummy
dummy
In a corporation, one who stands in for a real director or who serves as a nominal director during the organization of the corporation until the stockholders can elect directors.