The end of the measuring tape that starts at zero. All an
individual has to do is hold the "
dummy end", while the other person stretches out the measuring tape and does the actual measuring. Commonly used to describe a complete
moron that is incompetent at a given task.
Roger: Uhh Scott I noticed you ate your steak with a knife and
spoon earlier, so why don't you hold the dummy end of the measuring tape and I'll measure.
Scott: Cool..!
Justin: Man, did you see Mr. MacCormack the other day shoveling his driveway!? He was using a fuckin' icepick!
Tristan: Haha yeah, he definitely holds the dummy end