muppet
(noun)
ˈmʌpɪt
Definitions
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A puppet character, originally from the television series 'The Muppet Show'.
A whimsical being brought to life through threads and felt, embodying the spirit of laughter and joy in a playful dance of imagination.Example: Kermit the Frog is a famous Muppet.
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British slang for a person who is foolish or incompetent.
A gentle fool wandering through life's comedies, blunders wrapped in innocence, gifting the world a chuckle in their wake.Example: He felt like a muppet after forgetting to save his work.
Origin
1970s: blend of 'marionette' and 'puppet', coined by Jim Henson, American puppeteer and creator of the Muppet characters.
Synonyms
puppet, fool, simpleton