muppet

British  

/ ˈmʌpɪt /

noun

1. slang a stupid person

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Etymology

Origin of muppet

C20: from the name for the puppets used in the television programme The Muppet Show

Example Sentences

Most fans are familiar with the Muppet adaptation of “A Christmas Carol,” but this 2002 film is often overlooked because it’s one of the few in the Muppet oeuvre not owned by the Walt Disney Company.

From Salon

The results can be spectacular and memorable, like “The Muppet Christmas Carol,” which, with its beloved Muppet characters filling out iconic roles and Michael Caine playing Scrooge, demands to be watched annually.

From Salon

But what could this little-seen, made-for-television VH1 movie do for me that “The Muppet Christmas Carol,” “Scrooged” and the innumerable animated “Christmas Carol” specials from the “Flintstones” to “Alvin and the Chipmunks” hadn’t already?

From Salon

He offers insightful reflections on playing dark, villainous roles, with cute details—like how one of his favorite parts was Long John Silver in “Muppet Treasure Island.”

From The Wall Street Journal

At least a half dozen protesters were dressed up as Miss Piggy from The Muppet Show.

From Salon