1. past tense of dummy; to create a mock-up or prototype of something
Usage: publishing; design
2. past tense of dummy; to deceive or trick someone with a fake action
Usage: sports; informal

Examples

• The designer dummied up the magazine layout before printing.
• They dummied the book cover to show the client.
• The quarterback dummied a handoff and kept the ball.
• She dummied the pass and scored the goal.
• The team dummied their opponents with a fake play.
• He dummied the prototype using cardboard and tape.