Phrase guide

stick figure

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A simple drawing, usually representing a human.

A line drawing with a circle for the head and straight lines for the torso and limbs.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A simple drawing, usually representing a human.

An outline, with a more realistic body shape, commonly used on warning signs, bathroom doors, and in other such symbols.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A skinny person.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: derogatory

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: skin and bones, thin person

Antonyms: none provided

4

noun

Meaning 4

drawing of a human or animal that represents the head by a circle and the rest of the body by straight lines

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: drawing

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

18 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: figura de pal — simple line drawing
  • Catalan: ninot de pal — simple line drawing
  • Chinese Mandarin: 火柴人 (huǒchái rén) — simple line drawing
  • Finnish: tikku-ukko — simple line drawing
  • French: bonhomme bâton — simple line drawing
  • French: bonhomme allumette — simple line drawing
  • German: Strichmännchen — simple line drawing
  • Irish: duine cipíneach — simple line drawing
  • Japanese: 棒人間 (bō ningen) — simple line drawing
  • Korean: 막대인간 (makdaein'gan) — simple line drawing
  • Māori: tuahiwi — simple line drawing
  • Norwegian: strekfigur — simple line drawing
  • Portuguese: boneco de palito — simple line drawing
  • Spanish: monigote — simple line drawing
  • Spanish: figura de / a palitos — simple line drawing
  • Swedish: streckgubbe — simple line drawing
  • Turkish: çöp adam — simple line drawing
  • Vietnamese: người que — simple line drawing