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Kermit

KUR-miht

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Kermit (name) means a masculine given name of Irish origin, related to Cormac; widely known today as the name of the Muppet frog character Kermit the Frog. Example: “Kermit the Frog is one of the most recognizable puppet characters in television history.”

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A masculine given name of Irish origin, related to Cormac; widely known today as the name of the Muppet frog character Kermit the Frog.

"Kermit the Frog is one of the most recognizable puppet characters in television history."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

This name is a variant of English and Manx Kermode, cognate with Irish Mac Diarmata and Scots Gaelic McDiarmid ("son of Dermot"). It was popularized in the US through Kermit Roosevelt, named after a Manx ancestor. The computing sense is named after the Sesame Street character, and was later given a backronym ("KL10 Error-Free Reciprocal Microprocessor Interchange over TTY").

Origin: English

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What does “Kermit” mean?

The word “Kermit” means a masculine given name of Irish origin, related to Cormac; widely known today as the name of the Muppet frog character Kermit the Frog.

How do you pronounce “Kermit”?

“Kermit” is pronounced KUR-miht (/ˈkɝmɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “Kermit” in a sentence?

Here is “Kermit” used in a sentence: “Kermit the Frog is one of the most recognizable puppet characters in television history.”

What part of speech is “Kermit”?

“Kermit” is a name.