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doll1

Pronunciation: /dɒl/

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Definition of doll

noun

  • a small model of a human figure, typically one of a baby or girl, used as a child’s toy.
  • informal, chiefly North American an attractive young woman.
  • North American informal a generous or considerate person:would you be a doll and set the table?

verb

[with object] (doll someone up) informal
  • dress someone smartly and attractively:I got all dolled up for a party

Origin:

mid 16th century (denoting a mistress): pet form of the given name Dorothy. The sense 'small model of a human figure' dates from the late 17th century

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