doll
/dɔl/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A small model of a human figure, used as a toy: A doll is a child's toy that typically represents a human, often a baby or a child, and is used for play.
- Informal: An attractive young woman: In informal, sometimes dated or slang usage, "doll" can refer to an attractive woman, often in a way that is considered endearing or condescending.
Examples
- Noun (Toy):
- Noun (Informal: Woman): (Note: This usage can be perceived as outdated or objectifying.)
Advanced Usage
- "to be a doll": Used informally to ask someone to do something in a friendly, coaxing way, implying they are being kind or agreeable.
- "doll up" (phrasal verb): To dress oneself or someone else in fancy or stylish clothes; to make more attractive.
Variants and Related Words
- Dolly (noun): A child's word for a doll. Also, a low platform on wheels for moving heavy loads.
- Dollhouse (noun): A miniature toy house for dolls.
- Doll-like (adjective): Resembling a doll, often in being small, delicate, or having a pretty, neat appearance.
Synonyms
- Toy figure: For the toy meaning.
- Action figure: A modern type of doll, often representing a character.
- Puppet: A movable model of a person or animal, often used in performances.
- Gal, girl: Informal synonyms for the "woman" meaning (context-dependent).
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Doll up: As defined in Advanced Usage.
Related Idioms
- "Living doll": An idiom for a person, especially a woman or child, who is very attractive, pleasant, and agreeable.
- "Doll's eyes": Refers to eyes that are very wide open and staring, sometimes unnervingly so.
Noun
- informal terms for a (young) woman
- a small replica of a person; used as a toy