muppet
noun/ˈmʌpɪt/
/ˈmʌpɪt/
(British English, informal)- a stupid person
- He’s a muppet.
- You’re ruining it, you muppet!
Word Origin1990s: from Muppet, the generic name given to various puppets and marionettes created by Jim Henson (1936–90) for the children's television programmes Sesame Street and The Muppet Show.Definitions on the go
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