English

dummy

ˈdʌmi
Meaning: to feint; to pretend to pass or move in sports
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base dummy
3rd person singular present dummies
Present participle dummying
Past dummied
Will future will dummy
Going-to future going to dummy
Imperative negative don't dummy / do not dummy

Example

He dummied the defender and scored a goal.
He dummied the defender and scored a goal.

Usage Notes

Mainly used in sports like soccer or rugby to describe a deceptive move intended to trick an opponent.

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