dolls

dolls · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of doll; small models of human figures used as toys.

  2. 2.

    (Informal) Attractive young women.

Phrases & expressions

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    Guys and Dolls — Famous musical; men and women
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    Russian dolls — Nesting dolls (matryoshka)
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    paper dolls — Flat figures with changeable paper clothes

Related words

See also: doll, puppet, toy
Synonyms: figurines, puppets, toys

Etymology

From Doll, a pet form of Dorothy. Plural form of doll.