"doll" meaning in English

See doll in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /dɒl/ [UK], /dɑl/ [US] Audio: en-us-doll.ogg [US], EN-AU ck1 doll.ogg [Australia] Forms: doll, dolls [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A doll is a small model of a person. Dolls are often used as toys for children (most often girls).
    Sense id: simple-doll-en-noun-LPffsuYj
  2. A girl or woman, most often an attractive young woman.
    Sense id: simple-doll-en-noun-SdnxEaj2 Categories (other): Slang
     
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