noun

poppet

PO-piht

Poppet (noun) means an affectionate British term for a sweet or endearing child. Example: “Aren't you a little poppet," she said to the toddler.”

noun

An affectionate British term for a sweet or endearing child.

""Aren't you a little poppet," she said to the toddler."

A small doll used in witchcraft to represent a person and cast a spell over them.

"The museum displayed an old poppet stuck with pins."

How to use poppet

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a term of endearment for a child, or a small effigy doll used in folk magic.

When to use it

The "sweet child" sense is chiefly British and quite dated or regional.

Word forms

poppets plural

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Etymology

A variant form of "puppet".

Synonyms

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Frequently asked questions

What does “poppet” mean?

The word “poppet” means an affectionate British term for a sweet or endearing child. In plain terms, either a term of endearment for a child, or a small effigy doll used in folk magic.

How do you pronounce “poppet”?

“Poppet” is pronounced PO-piht (/ˈpɒ.pɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “poppet” in a sentence?

Here is “poppet” used in a sentence: “"Aren't you a little poppet," she said to the toddler.”

What part of speech is “poppet”?

“Poppet” is a noun.

How many meanings does “poppet” have?

“Poppet” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an affectionate British term for a sweet or endearing child.