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Synonyms of dummy

18 similar words

Another word for dummy is mannequin. Other synonyms of dummy are dumby, dumdum, dude, bro and marionette.

Synonyms and similar words for dummy

nounA silent person; a person who does not talk.

nounA stupid person.

nounA term of address.

nounSomething constructed with the size and form of a human, to be used in place of a person.

  • mannequinA dummy, or life-size model of the human body, used for martial arts training or the fitting or displaying of clothes.
  • marionette

nounA pacifier; a plastic or rubber teat used to soothe or comfort a baby.

  • binky US
  • bink
  • bo-boA wheel arrangement for diesel and electric locomotives signifying that a locomotive has four axles, each powered by a...
  • comforter AustraliaA pacifier.
  • dodie IrelandA baby's pacifier or soother.
  • nookie USA pacifier.
  • paci informal
  • pieceA pacifier; a dummy.
  • pippy
  • soother Canada, IrelandA pacifier; a plastic device that goes into a baby’s mouth, used to calm and quiet the baby.

nounA bodily gesture meant to fool an opposing player; a feint.

  • jukeA feint.
  • dekeA feint, fake, or other move made by the player with the puck to deceive a goaltender or defenceman.

Meaning of dummy

  1. noun A silent person; a person who does not talk.
  2. noun A stupid person.
  3. noun A term of address.

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Questions about synonyms of dummy

What is another word for dummy?
Dummy has 18 synonyms on Word.ws, such as mannequin, dumby, dumdum, dude, bro, marionette, binky and bink.
What does dummy mean?
Dummy means a silent person; a person who does not talk.

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