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stick figure
noun
: a drawing that shows the head of a person or animal as a circle and all other parts as usually straight lines
Full 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
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First Known Use of STICK FIGURE
1949
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