A simple figure representing a person or animal, drawn chiefly with straight lines. Cf. stickman, n.1 4, matchstick man at matchstick, adj.

A simple human figure usually drawn with straight lines for the torso and limbs and a circle for the head. Cf. stick figure, n. 1.

A figure of a person drawn in short straight lines without appreciable breadth; a matchstick figure. Also figurative.

Of a person or a person's limbs: very thin; gaunt and shrunken, esp. from starvation. Of a figure: drawn or made with straight lines. Esp. in matc…