stick figure

noun

1. a diagrammatic drawing representing a human or animal, usually made with one line each for the torso and appendages, and often a circle for the head.

Word History and Origins

Origin of stick figure¹

Probably earlier than 1945–50

Example Sentences

It uses stick figures with Biden’s head, stomping an energy plant with a stick foot.

From Los Angeles Times

Four stick figures are standing in a line: Baba, Mama, me, and Zayd.

From Literature

“I've also found these,” she said, pulling drawings of stick figures, animals and rainbows out of her backpack, some with smiley-face stickers on them.

From Scientific American

You don’t need to be good at drawing — stick figures are OK.

From New York Times

Actually it was a little bit like a stick figure, like in hangman, but with more details.

From Literature