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doll
noun
    1. A toy in the form of a model of a human being, especially a baby.
    2. derog, colloq
      A showy overdressed woman.
    3. slang, often offensive
      Any girl or woman, especially when considered pretty.
    4. colloq
      A term of endearment, especially for a girl.
verb
    dolled, dolling
    1. To dress smartly or showily.
      Thesaurus: dress up, primp, preen oneself, deck oneself out.
      Form: doll oneself up (always)
Etymology: 17c as noun 1; 16c, meaning a female favourite; from the name Dolly, a short form of Dorothy.



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