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Puppet - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A puppet is a movable model, often shaped like a person or animal, controlled by strings or hands. It is used in performances to tell stories or entertain.

puppet

/ˈpʌpɪt/ /ˈpʌpɪt/

Definition:

A movable model of a person or animal, typically used in entertainment or as a toy.

Synonyms:

marionette, doll, figure, mannequin

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

master, controller

Common Collocations:

puppet show, puppet theater, string puppet, hand puppet, puppet master

Derivatives:

puppeteer, puppetry, puppetlike

Usage Tips:

Use "puppet" to describe a controlled figure in performances or metaphorically for someone manipulated by others.

Common Phrases:

puppet on a string, pull the strings, puppet government

Etymology:

From Middle French "poupette," diminutive of "poupe" (doll), from Latin "puppa."

Examples:

  • 1. The children laughed at the colorful puppet dancing on stage.
  • 2. She made a sock puppet for her little brother’s birthday present.
  • 3. The politician was accused of being a puppet for powerful corporations.
  • 4. He controls the marionette like a skilled puppeteer.

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