Antonyms for dummy up


Grammar : Verb
Spell : duhm-ee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdʌm i


Definition of dummy up

Origin :
  • 1590s, "mute person," from dumb (adj.) + -y (3). Extended by 1845 to "figure representing a person." Used in card games (originally whist) since 1736. Meaning "dolt, blockhead" is from 1796.
  • As in muzzle : verb gag, quiet
  • As in quiet : verb make silent, calm
  • As in shut up : verb be or make quiet
  • As in silence : verb make or be quiet
  • As in withhold : verb keep back
  • As in quieten : verb silence
  • As in shush : verb silence
  • As in debrief : verb silence
Example sentences :
  • After a moment the doctor reached down and picked the dummy up and brought it to Crawford.
  • Extract from : « The Second Voice » by Mann Rubin

Synonyms for dummy up

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