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doll
(dŏl)n.
Phrasal Verb: 1. A figure having the likeness of a human, especially one used as a child's toy.
2. Slang
a. A person considered to be physically attractive.
b. A woman.
c. A helpful or obliging person: What a doll you've been in this crisis!
d. Used as a term of endearment.
doll up Slang
1. To dress oneself smartly and often ostentatiously, especially for a special occasion.
2. To add embellishing details to in order to make much more attractive.
[From Doll, nickname for Dorothy.]
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doll
(dɒl)n
1. a small model or dummy of a human being, used as a toy
2. slang a pretty girl or woman of little intelligence: sometimes used as a term of address
[C16: probably from Doll, pet name for Dorothy]
ˈdollish adj
ˈdollishly adv
ˈdollishness n
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doll
(dɒl)n.
1. a small figure representing a baby or other human being, used esp. as a child's toy.
2. Slang.
v.t., v.i. a. a girl or woman.
b. a pretty but expressionless or unintelligent woman.
c. a physically attractive person.
d. a generous or helpful person.
e. (sometimes cap.) an affectionate or familiar term of address (sometimes offensive when used to strangers, subordinates, etc.).
3. doll up,
a. to dress in fancy clothing, elaborate makeup, etc.
b. to decorate: to doll up a room for a party.
[1550–60; generic use of female name Doll]
doll′-like`,
adj.
doll′ish•ness, n.
usage: Definition 2d is an affectionate term of address used to a child, sweetheart, etc. However, when used in the workplace or in social interactions with strangers, it is sometimes perceived as insulting.
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doll
- Evolved as a pet name for Dorothy, first meaning "mistress."See also related terms for mistress.
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doll
Past participle: dolled
Gerund: dolling
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| Noun | 1. |  doll - a small replica of a person; used as a toygolliwogg - a grotesque black doll kachina - a carved doll wearing the costume of a particular Pueblo spirit; usually presented to a child as a gift paper doll - a piece of paper cut or folded into the shape of a human being puppet - a doll with a hollow head of a person or animal and a cloth body; intended to fit over the hand and be manipulated with the fingers rag doll - a cloth doll that is stuffed and (usually) painted sawdust doll - a doll that is stuffed with sawdust toy soldier - a doll that resembles a soldier |
| 2. |  doll - informal terms for a (young) woman |
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doll
noun figurine, model, puppet, dolly (informal), manikin Her parents had given her a talking doll for Christmas.
doll yourself up dress up (Slang) get ready, preen, primp, gussy up (slang), tart yourself up (slang), deck yourself out, prink, titivate yourself, trick yourself out, put on your best bib and tucker (informal), put on your glad rags (informal) We dolled ourselves up and went to town.
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doll
nounphrasal verb
doll up
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Translations
دُمْيَةدُمْيَه، لُعْبَه
panenkapanna
dukke
pupo
nukke
lutka
babajátékbaba
boneka
brúîa, dúkka
人形
인형
pupa
lėlė
lelle
păpuşă
bábika
lutka
docka
ตุ๊กตา
búp bê
doll
[dɒl]A. N
1. (= toy) → muñeca f
2. (esp US) (= girl) → muñeca f, preciosidad f
you're a doll to help me → eres un ángel, gracias por ayudarme
you're a doll to help me → eres un ángel, gracias por ayudarme
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
doll
n
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
doll
(dol) noun a toy in the shape of a small human being. a china doll.
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
doll
→ دُمْيَة panenka dukke Puppe κούκλα muñeco nukke poupée lutka bambola 人形 인형 pop dukke lalka boneca кукла docka ตุ๊กตา oyuncak bebek búp bê 洋娃娃Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009