dummy light
dummy light · dummy lights
Synonym of idiot lightSynonym of idiot light (“warning light”).
Meaning
2 senses(slang)Synonym of idiot light (“warning light”).
(slang)A type of stop light (traffic light) set in the middle of the intersection, and not at the sides, corners or above (thus forming a crash hazard). These lights are placed similarly to how traffic police platforms are set dead center of intersections.
Origin
From dummy + light.From dummy + light.
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Forms
plural: dummy lights| Singular | dummy light |
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