dummy-proof

See also: dummyproof

English

Etymology

From dummy +‎ -proof.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

dummy-proof (comparative more dummy-proof, superlative most dummy-proof)

1. (informal, humorous) Incapable of being misused even by the stupidest or most careless of users.

Verb

dummy-proof (third-person singular simple present dummy-proofs, present participle dummy-proofing, simple past and past participle dummy-proofed)

1. (transitive) To render something dummy-proof.

   I dummy-proofed the operations.

Alternative forms

• dummyproof

Related terms

• foolproof
• idiot-proof