Definitions of dummy:

  • noun:   a figure representing the human form
  • noun:   a person who does not talk
  • noun:   a cartridge containing an explosive charge but no bullet
  • noun:   an ignorant or foolish person
  • verb:   make a dummy of
    Example: "Dummy up the books that are to be published"
  • adjective:   having the appearance of being real but lacking capacity to function
    Example: "A dummy corporation"