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
1
An affectionate British term for a sweet or endearing child.
""Aren't you a little poppet," she said to the toddler."
2
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 notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- poppets
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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.
