stick figure
noun
Definition of stick figure
1 : a drawing showing the head of a human being or animal as a circle and all other parts as straight lines
2 : a fictional character lacking depth and believability
From the M-W Editors
1949
First Known Use of stick figure
1949
STICK FIGURE Defined for English Language Learners
stick figure
noun
Definition of stick figure for English Language Learners
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: a drawing that shows the head of a person or animal as a circle and all other parts as usually straight lines
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