stickman

/ˈstɪkmæn/

Definitions

1. noun

A simple drawing or representation of a person, usually consisting of a stick figure, used in cartoons, comics, and other forms of graphic art.

“The children drew a stickman jumping over a hurdle on the playground.”

2. noun

A character in a video game or computer program, represented by a simple, stick-like figure.

“The stickman in the game had to navigate through obstacles to reach the finish line.”

3. verb

To draw or represent someone or something as a simple stick figure.

“She stuck a stickman on the cover of her notebook.”

4. verb

To depict or portray someone or something in a simplistic or cartoonish manner.

“The artist stuck a stickman in the background of his painting.”

Synonyms

  • cartoon character
  • stick figure

Antonyms

  • photorealistic image
  • realistic drawing