dolls
noun · verb
Form of doll , plural of doll.
Simple meaning
A small figure resembling a human being that is used as a toy.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
dahlzIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈdɑlz
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
plural of doll
A small figure resembling a human being that is used as a toy.
plural of dollLGBTQ slang
A transgender woman or transfeminine person, especially one that has a highly sexual and feminine personal style.
plural of doll
An attractive young woman.
plural of doll
A temporary barrier used in horse racing.
verb
third-person singular of doll
To place a barrier in front of (a section of the course that is to be omitted from a horse race).
Word Aura™
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This meaning: A small figure resembling a human being that is used as a toy.
Used this way, dolls is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It stays understated rather than dramatic. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Mild
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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