muppet
See also: Muppet
English
Etymology
From Muppet, because these characters are noted for silliness.
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "RP" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈmʌpɪt/, /ˈmʌpɛt/
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "Aus" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈmʌpət/
Audio (AU): (file)
Noun
muppet (plural muppets)
- (UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, slang, derogatory) An incompetent or foolish person.
- Sally is such a muppet, the way she always misses the train.
- Some muppet's parked a car at the bus stop.
Translations
incompetent or foolish person