Synonyms for manikin
Definitions
- n. 1
A little man (sometimes as a term of endearment).
- n. 2
A three-dimensional figure, dummy or effigy representing a man or person.
Forms
- Plural
- manikins → homunculuses, dwarfs, pygmies, midgets…
Example sentences
- shorty He got mad at me for calling him Shorty.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| manikin | steady | |
| shorty | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- form1
- 5 letters
- model2, dwarf1, pygmy2, forme
- 6 letters
- midget2, shorty2, titman2
- 10 letters
- homunculus
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (model2 = 2 syllables).