action figure


action figure

noun

Definition of ACTION FIGURE

: a small-scale figure (as of a superhero) used especially as a toy

Examples of ACTION FIGURE

  1. <a collection of action figures of his favorite superheroes>

First Known Use of ACTION FIGURE

1987

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