Meaning
A doll.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From doll + -y, from the given name Dorothy, originally applied either to a woman or female pet or to a children's toy, and expanded to refer to various types of contrivances or devices. The Online Etymology Dictionary, while considering the reason for applying it to such devices unobvious, compares how the names jack, jenny and jimmy are also applied to devices.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles: