stick figure


noun

a diagrammatic drawing representing a human or animal, usually made with one line each for the torso and appendages, and often a circle for the head.
Also called stick drawing.

Origin of stick figure

probably earlier than 1945–50

Example sentences from the Web for stick figure

  • Each was slightly different, and each bore some resemblance to a stick-figure, a geometrical figure or just a childish scrawl.

    Out Like a Light |Gordon Randall Garrett