Meaning ofdummyin English

Noun

1. a ventriloquist's puppet
2. a human-like model or replica
3. a person controlled by another; puppet
   The politician was accused of being a dummy for the wealthy donor.
4. a nonfunctional device (used for testing, etc.)
   The company used a dummy phone to test the new app.
5. a player with an exposed hand (controlled by another)
   In bridge, the dummy player's hand is exposed on the table.
6. a pacifier (for soothing babies)
   The baby sucked on a dummy to fall asleep quickly.
7. a casual term of address; insult
   Don't call me a dummy, I'm trying my best.
8. a foolish individual
   The crowd booed the dummy who spilled coffee all over the stage.
9. an unintelligent person; foolish individual
   The new employee felt like a dummy on his first day at work.