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Definition of Action Man™ noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Action Man™

noun
 
/ˈækʃn mæn/
 
/ˈækʃn mæn/
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  1. a toy in the form of a man, often a soldier
    CultureWhen Action Man was first sold in the 1960s as a doll for boys, he was a soldier. Later, it was possible to dress him for other activities, including some sports. Some people in Britain have said that these toys should not be allowed because they might encourage children to be violent.
  2. a strong, active man
    • The illness damaged his Action Man image.
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