doll

Definition

  • noun: a child's toy in the form of a baby or small person
  • noun: a small-scale figure of a human being used especially as a child's plaything
  • usually singular

Examples

  • She 'dolled herself up' for the party. = She 'got (all) dolled up' for the party.

  • The child was busy playing with her (baby) 'dolls'.

  • Thanks for the help. You're a 'doll'. [='dear']

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) ..wearing this. All right. Wearing only this. The last thing l need... ..is another picture of me looking like a porcelain doll. As a paying customer... ..l expect to get what l want. Over on the bed... the couch. Go... lie down. Tell me when it looks right. (..)
    1997 Titanic