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The definition of a doll is a toy or puppet that looks like a human, or is slang for an attractive or helpful person.

(noun)

An example of a doll is a Barbie or a Cabbage Patch Kid.
An example of a doll is a young man who eagerly provides rides to his grandparents whenever they need transportation.

See doll in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a child's toy, puppet, marionette, etc. made to resemble a human being
a pretty but frivolous or silly young woman
a pretty child
Slang any girl or young woman
Slang any attractive or lovable person

Origin: < Doll, nickname for Dorothy

transitive verb, intransitive verb

Informal to dress stylishly or showily: with up

See doll in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A child's usually small toy having the likeness of a human.
A pretty child.
Slang
a. An attractive person.
b. A woman.
c. A sweetheart or darling.
d. A helpful or obliging person.

Phrasal Verb: doll up Slang To dress oneself smartly and often ostentatiously, especially for a special occasion. To add embellishing details to in order to make much more attractive.

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Origin: From Doll

Origin: , nickname for Dorothy

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