muppet

/ ˈmʌpɪt /

noun

1. slang,  a stupid person

Word History and Origins

Origin of muppet¹

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

Example Sentences

“In my naiveté, I never quite understood just how much this was basically an elevated Muppet movie,” says “M3GAN” director Gerard Johnstone, calling from the editing suite at Blumhouse’s post-production facility in Koreatown, where he’s finalizing the sequel’s cut.

From Los Angeles Times

We met because I loved the Muppets and think that “The Muppet Christmas Carol” is possibly the greatest film ever made.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2012, Mr Titchmarsh was highly critical of the then coalition government's agricultural policies, prompting a Conservative cabinet minister to brand him a "complete muppet".

From BBC

Kerger was a good sport in playing along with Democratic subcommittee members’ Muppet jokes.

From Salon

Vilanch, now a snarky and youthful 76, comes across as a big, caustically friendly and wonderfully gay Muppet.

From Los Angeles Times