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:
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My favorite character from The Muppet Show is Kermit the Muppet frog.
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The children loved watching the colorful Muppets sing and dance.
2.
(British informal) a foolish or incompetent person
Example:
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He's such a muppet, he locked himself out of the house again.
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Only a complete muppet would fall for that trick.