Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Noun
doll; puppet
Usually written using kana alone
彼はでくの坊にすぎない。He is no better than a fool. blockhead; idiot; useless person; good-for-nothing
Usually written using kana aloneDerogatory
Also written でくの坊【でくのぼう】、木偶の棒【でくのぼう】