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

  • (..) (GRUNTING) (CRASHING) Damn. - Gretel, I've just seen all your... - All my what? All your dolls, down in the cellar. Dolls are for little girls. It's not right to play with silly toys while people are away risking their lives for the Fatherland. (BUZZING) (..)
    2008 The Boy in the Striped Pajamas