Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stick-figure

noun

/stik ˈfɪɡər/

Definition

A simple drawing of a person, typically represented as a series of straight lines and circles.

Examples

The comic strip used stick-figures to depict the characters and their funny adventures.
In her presentation, she used stick-figures to illustrate her points quickly and clearly.

Meaning

Stick-figure refers to a very basic representation of a human, characterized by elongated lines for limbs and a circle for the head, often used in art and animation.