dummies
word · lemma: dummy
Definition
Plural of 'dummy.' Can mean (1) dolls made to look like people, used for training or display, or (2) people who are not smart (informal, can be insulting).
Usage & Nuances
'Dummies' for mannequins or life-like models is neutral. As 'people who are not smart,' it is informal and often rude. Common in phrases like 'for dummies' (simple guides, not offensive), and 'crash test dummies.'
Spanish: maniquíes - tontos (personas)Portuguese (BR): manequins - bobos (pessoas)Portuguese (PT): manequins - parvos (pessoas)Chinese (Simplified): 假人 - 傻瓜 (人)Chinese (Traditional): 假人 - 笨蛋 (人)Hindi: डमी - मूर्ख (लोग)Arabic: دمى - أغبياء (أشخاص)Bengali: পুতুল - বোকারাRussian: манекены - тупицыJapanese: ダミー人形 - ばか者Vietnamese: ma-nơ-canh - người ngốcKorean: 더미 인형 - 바보Turkish: mankenler - aptallarUrdu: ڈمیز (نمائش یا مشق کی گڑیاں) - بیوقوف لوگIndonesian: boneka tiruan - orang bodoh
Example Sentences
The firefighter practiced with the dummies during training.
basic
Books for dummies make learning easy.
basic
There are two dummies in the window display.
basic
Don't call them dummies—that's just mean.
natural
Car manufacturers use crash test dummies to improve safety.
natural
Don't worry, these dummies aren't real people.
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