Used in a Sentence

dummy

How to use dummy in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for dummy.

Editorial note

At least the turn on bit of it. Otherwise seems a dummy shell/mockup.

Examples11
Definitions6
Parts of speech3

Quick take

a person who does not talk

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of dummy gathered in one view.

noun

a person who does not talk

noun

an ignorant or foolish person

noun

a figure representing the human form

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for dummy.

noun

a person who does not talk

noun

a figure representing the human form

noun

a cartridge containing an explosive charge but no bullet

verb

make a dummy of; "dummy up the books that are to be published"

adjective

having the appearance of being real but lacking capacity to function; "a dummy corporation"

Example sentences

1

At least the turn on bit of it. Otherwise seems a dummy shell/mockup.

2

Yes, what a dummy Rob Pike is, to have jettisoned all the functional goodness of C.

3

Back in 2002, someone had used the Martins’ address as a dummy address to test the department’s new computer system.

4

By putting up dummy WiFI-networks that the customers phones find by giving out their MAC-addresses.

5

In fact, they will argue and nitpick every little technical detail so much that it will leave you thinking if you are the dummy.

6

Disclaimer: I'm posting this under a new dummy account because I don't want this to be seen as feedback from my company.

7

So, it seems from reading the paper's abstract that they did measure thrust both from the real propulsion test device and from the dummy test device.

8

So then when they back down because they know they will lose their excuse is "But Chris, you are just so smart - the average dummy developer can't do what you do.

9

When you've hit everything with a dummy update, rename the current table to a temp name, and rename the new table to the current table.

10

Last year, as an experiment, I made a dummy account with a picture of former NFL quarterback Kyle Boller but the same profile/personality as me. His matches are significantly more attractive than mine.

11

The irony is, the fact that OKCupid doesn't require verification makes it easier for the OP, since otherwise they would've just used a dummy EMail that he wouldn't have access to.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use dummy in a sentence?

At least the turn on bit of it. Otherwise seems a dummy shell/mockup.

What does dummy mean?

a person who does not talk

What part of speech is dummy?

dummy is commonly used as noun, verb, adjective.