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

Pelosi is one of many politicians who have given in to the temptation of being pictured alongside a cartoon character or Muppet.

From The Daily Beast

The new Muppet movie betrays its lack of ambition from the very first scene.

From The Daily Beast

No, to be honest, I write it in my own voice and then I turn it into a Muppet voice, or the stars who are in the movie.

From The Daily Beast

Bret McKenzie is probably the only guy alive who identifies as part elf, part Conchord, and part Muppet.

From The Daily Beast

They carried fluffy bags, similar to the Muppet-like accessories last season.

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