sock puppet
noun
a hand puppet made out of a sock.
a person or group whose actions are controlled by another; a puppet.
- Also called sock. a false name or identity assumed by an Internet user, often to communicate favorable or self-serving comments or used to create a mythical rival with whom that user can successfully argue online.
- Also called sock, sock account. an online user account created for such purposes.
Nearby words
sock, sock away, sock in, sock it to, sock lining, sock puppet, sock suspender, sockdolager, sockdologer, sockeroo, socket
Also sock·pup·pet [sok-puhp-it] /ˈsɒkˌpʌp ɪt/.
Origin of sock puppet
1959 for def 1; 1990–95 for def 2
Related formssock-pup·pet, verb (used without object), sock-pup·pet·ed, sock-pup·pet·ing.
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British Dictionary definitions for sock puppet
sock puppet
noun
a simple puppet made from a sock and worn over one hand
an extra online identity created by a member of a discussion forum, etc, to agree with opinions submitted under his or her usual online name
Derived Formssock puppeteer, nounsock puppetry, noun
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