Straw Man
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds
Framework senses
- §1
- an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds
- §2
- a weak or sham argument set up to be easily refuted
- §3
- a person used as a cover for some questionable activity