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   dummy

   /ˈdʌmi/

   noun

   • 1. a model or replica of a human being: "a waxwork dummy"
   • ▪ a figure used for displaying or fitting clothes: "a tailor's dummy" Similar mannequinmanikinlifelike modelfigurelay figure
   • ▪ a ventriloquist's doll.
   • 2. an object designed to resemble and serve as a substitute for the real or usual one: "tests using stuffed owls and wooden dummies"
   • ▪ a rubber or plastic teat for a baby to suck on. British
   • ▪ a prototype or mock-up, especially of a book or the layout of a page. Similar mock-upimitationlikenesslookalikerepresentationsubstitutesamplecopyreplicareproductioncounterfeitshamfakeforgeryinformal:dupe
   • ▪ a blank round of ammunition.
   • ▪ denoting a word that has no semantic content but is used to maintain grammatical structure: "a dummy subject as in ‘it is’ or ‘there are’"
   • 3. (chiefly in rugby and soccer) a feigned pass or kick intended to deceive an opponent.
   • 4. a stupid person. informal North American Similar idiotfoolhalfwitnincompoopduncedoltignoramuscretinimbeciledullardmoronsimpletonclodinformal:dopeninnychumpdimwitnitwitgoondumbodum-dumdumb-bellloonjackassboneheadfatheadnumbskullblockheaddunderheadchuckleheadknuckleheadmuttonheadpudding-headthickheadwooden-headairheadpinheadlamebrainpea-brainbirdbrainzombiejerknerddipstickdonkeynoodlenittwitnumptyclotplonkerberkpratpillockwallygitwazzockassdivvynerktwerptwonkcharliemugmuppetnyaffballoonsumphgowkgobdawschmuckbozobooblamerturkeyschlepperchowderheaddumbheadgoofballgoofgoofusgalootdorklummoxklutzputzschlemielsapginkcluckclunkding-dongdingbatwienerweenydipsimpspudcootpalookapoopsquareheadyo-yodingleberrywing nutdrongodillalecgalahnongboganpoonboofheadmomparavulgar slang:knobheadasshatarchaic:tomfoolnoddyclodpoleloggerheadspoonymooncalf
   • 5. the declarer's partner, whose cards are exposed on the table after the opening lead and played by the declarer.
   • ▪ the exposed hand of the declarer's partner.
   • ▪ an imaginary fourth player in whist: "dummy whist"

   verb

   • 1. (chiefly in rugby and soccer) feign a pass or kick in order to deceive an opponent: "Blanco dummied past a static defence"
   • 2. create a mock-up of (a book, document, etc.): US "when we received the galleys from the typesetter, we would have dummied the book"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from dumb + -y1. The original sense was ‘a person who cannot speak’, then ‘an imaginary fourth player in whist’ (mid 18th century), whence ‘a substitute for the real thing’ and ‘a model of a human being’ (mid 19th century).

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   Do babies like a dummy?

   • Some babies simply do not like a dummy. "Some babies love a soother, others need more encouragement, and others will never take one despite trying," Says Midwife Angie. "It is important to never force a soother on a baby. Some parents find a different material like latex can help babies take a soother more easily.

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   Are dummies bad for babies?

   • Dummies are not bad for babies and how long you allow your child to have a dummy for really does depend on your baby and your personal preference as a parent. It is important however to be aware of the potential implications of long-term dummy use on your baby.

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   Why do babies need a dummy?

   • The ergonomic shape is designed to relieve pressure on your baby’s face; one mum tester said: “I like the open space (the dummy is not a solid plastic shape), as this doesn't leave a red mark on my son's mouth/chin when he's been sucking for a few hours.

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   What are the best dummies for babies?

   • 8. nanobébé's Flexy Soother is a lightweight dummy made from an extra-soft silicone. The ergonomic shape is meant to make it less likely to slip out of baby’s mouth; these dummies are available in two sizes: for younger babies aged 0-3 months, and for 3 months+.

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   Should I give my Baby a dummy?

   • According to the Lullaby Trust, the use of a dummy during sleep can help prevent SIDS, so it's definitely okay to offer your baby a dummy while they sleep at night. If you notice their dummy falls out in the night, don't worry about putting it back in. Equally, if your baby is refusing to accept a dummy, that's also okay.

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   Should you use a dummy if your baby is breastfeeding?

   • Sometimes, using a dummy that closely mimics the breast can make the transition easier," he advises. "Using a soother at the end of a feed can be a good time to introduce a soother and some parents even find putting some milk onto the soother helps baby to take a dummy more easily," Midwife Angie advises.

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