dummy light en · NOUN
Etymology
From dummy + light.
Meanings
- (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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dummy lights | Number=Plur | lexicographic |