doll
doll Lexical Profile
doll Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A small model of a human figure, typically used as a child's toy.
"The little girl carefully combed the hair of her favorite porcelain doll."
An attractive, endearing, or remarkably helpful person.
"Could you be an absolute doll and fetch me a glass of water?"
American A pill, especially a barbiturate or amphetamine.
"The mid-century novel depicted characters relying heavily on dolls to cope with the pressures of stardom."
• verb
To dress elegantly or extravagantly, often with heavy makeup (typically used with 'up').
"She spent the entire afternoon dolling herself up for the charity gala."
Word Nuance & Usage
While commonly referring to a child's toy, 'doll' is also used informally to describe an obliging or attractive person, though this usage applied to women is often considered patronizing or dated in modern contexts.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Mid 16th century: originally a pet form of the given name Dorothy, which later became the generic term for a child's toy figure.
Usage Trend
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