Doll

/dɒl/ · noun

Meaning

A small figure resembling a human being that is used as a toy..

Definitions by Sense

1. A small figure resembling a human being that is used as a toy.
2. (slang) An attractive young woman.
3. (US, Australia, somewhat dated; Scotland) A term of endearment
4. (US, slightly dated) A good-natured, cooperative or helpful person.
5. The smallest or pet pig in a litter.
6. (rail transport) A short signal post mounted on a bracket mounted on the main signal post, or on a signal gantry.
7. (slang) A barbiturate or amphetamine pill.
8. Synonym of doll up.

Example Sentences

"A thousand dollars are money, my father used to say when he drove fat oxen to market," replied John Wilde, in a mocking tone; "but it will not leave my hands for that shabby price; and, for my own part, it may ornament the foot of my daughter's doll."

Some fine day we may have the country raised, and the gendarmes down upon us from Strasburg, and all owing to your pretty doll, with her cunning ways of coming over you.

Heading home from a party, two hipsters, completely stoned, pause to snuggle on a park bench. A fire engine roars by, bells clanging, sirens screaming. The boy flips. “Solid, doll,” he murmurs, “they’re playing our song!”

"They didn't sell cigarettes where you were, doll?" Palmer asked.

Won't you be a doll and fetch me a glass of water?

Ow! These things are defective. Pipsqueak, be a doll, I need a new pair, pronto!

The signals are on a three-doll bracket post; one doll carries two [signal] arms, one above the other.

Each night she looked at the bottle of Seconals with affection. She never could do this without the dolls. She would have spent sleepless nights, smoking, worrying—and she would have lost her nerve.

Synonyms for doll

Antonyms for doll

Related Words

Word Forms

• dolls
• dollz
• dolling
• dolled

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