Muppet

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Noun — A foolish or incompetent person (informal, often affectionate or mildly insulting).

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How to use Muppet

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a total muppet acting like a muppet

Informal British slang; not used this way in the US, where "Muppet" mainly refers to Jim Henson's puppet characters.

Etymology

Likely a variant of "moppet," an old word for a small child or darling; it later became strongly associated with Jim Henson's puppet characters and picked up the slang sense of "silly person."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Muppet” mean?

The word “Muppet” means a foolish or incompetent person (informal, often affectionate or mildly insulting). In plain terms, british slang for someone acting a bit clueless or silly.

How do you use “Muppet” in a sentence?

Here is “Muppet” used in a sentence: “He forgot his own wedding ring — what a muppet.”

What part of speech is “Muppet”?

“Muppet” is a noun.

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