Nominally a stuffy figure? (3)

I believe the answer is:

guy

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'figure?' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for guy that I've seen before include "Cable, wire etc used to brace something" , "Bonfire night effigy" , "Rope; man's name" , "One burned on Nov. fifth" , "Make fun of - fellow" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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