Cryptic crossword clue
Make fun of cheerful dummy

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word MOCK-UP

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "dummy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dummy = mock-up.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does MOCK-UP mean?

MOCK-UP noun
  1. A prototype, usually low-fidelity, such as paper illustrations, screenshots, or simple configurations of screens with limited interaction.

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