Dummy

usgb/ˈdʌmi/
noun

A model or replica of a human being.

The clothing store displays clothes on dummies in their windows.
Visual representation of "dummy" - A model or replica of a human being

Often appears as...

  • dress a dummy
  • crash test dummy
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Retail Display

Used to refer to mannequins in stores showing how clothes look when worn.

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The designer arranged several dummies for the new collection's showcase.
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Safety Testing

'Dummy' often refers to the mannequins used in safety tests, like car crashes.

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Crash test dummies help car manufacturers improve safety features.
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