muppet
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of muppet
C20: from the name for the puppets used in the television programme The Muppet Show
Example Sentences
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Director Alex Timbers spoke about helming the Muppet special that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the show and the return of Rizzo and Bean Bunny.
From Los Angeles Times
We get a Muppet Labs sketch and the Great Gonzo in a stunt gone wrong.
From Los Angeles Times
Sentiment is consistent with the Muppets gestalt, but not really part of “The Muppet Show.”
From Los Angeles Times
It's time to play the music, as the infectious theme tune goes - The Muppet Show is back on the small screen, for the first time in four decades.
From BBC
Miss Piggy, her paramour Kermit the Frog, Gonzo, and Fozzie have reunited for the one-off show to mark its 50th birthday, after their beloved film outings such as Muppet Christmas Carol.
From BBC
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