Meaning of the word muppet in English

What does muppet mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

muppet

US /ˈmʌp.ɪt/
UK /ˈmʌp.ɪt/

Noun

1.

a puppet of the type used in the television show The Muppet Show

Example:
My favorite character from The Muppet Show is Kermit the Muppet frog.
The children loved watching the colorful Muppets sing and dance.
2.

(British informal) a foolish or incompetent person

Example:
He's such a muppet, he locked himself out of the house again.
Only a complete muppet would fall for that trick.