Muppet
noun
A gentle, sweet, often childish character from Jim Henson's puppet show.
Kermit the Frog is a Muppet from the Muppet Show.
Often appears as...
- muppet show
- muppet movie
noun
An incompetent, silly, or childish person.
Don't be such a muppet, do your work properly!
Often appears as...
- act like a muppet
- silly muppet
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A gentle, sweet, often childish character from Jim Henson's puppet show.
Kermit the Frog is a Muppet from the Muppet Show.
Often appears as...
- muppet show
- muppet movie
noun
An incompetent, silly, or childish person.
Don't be such a muppet, do your work properly!
Often appears as...
- act like a muppet
- silly muppet
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Icon
Muppets are well-loved characters from a famous TV show, so calling something a 'Muppet' can show affection.
That little robot is like a modern-day Muppet, so endearing and funny!
Pro Tip 2/3Not An Insult
Referring to the original show characters, 'Muppet' is not meant to offend, but rather to reference a lovable figure.
My niece is obsessed with the Muppets; she thinks they're adorable.
Pro Tip 3/3Global Recognition
Muppets are known worldwide, but their popularity can vary, so consider if your audience will understand the reference.
Even in France, children recognize Kermit the Muppet.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Icon
Muppets are well-loved characters from a famous TV show, so calling something a 'Muppet' can show affection.
That little robot is like a modern-day Muppet, so endearing and funny!
Pro Tip 2/3Not An Insult
Referring to the original show characters, 'Muppet' is not meant to offend, but rather to reference a lovable figure.
My niece is obsessed with the Muppets; she thinks they're adorable.
Pro Tip 3/3Global Recognition
Muppets are known worldwide, but their popularity can vary, so consider if your audience will understand the reference.
Even in France, children recognize Kermit the Muppet.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Icon
Muppets are well-loved characters from a famous TV show, so calling something a 'Muppet' can show affection.
That little robot is like a modern-day Muppet, so endearing and funny!
Pro Tip 2/3Not An Insult
Referring to the original show characters, 'Muppet' is not meant to offend, but rather to reference a lovable figure.
My niece is obsessed with the Muppets; she thinks they're adorable.
Pro Tip 3/3Global Recognition
Muppets are known worldwide, but their popularity can vary, so consider if your audience will understand the reference.
Even in France, children recognize Kermit the Muppet.
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Video examples
Jennifer Senior: For...
I cannot tell you how much this distresses me. You are looking at a woman who has a periodic table of the Muppets hanging from her cubicle wall. The offending muppet, right there.
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Scientists' Hilarious...
can we take a look at that what is that oh wow looks like a muppet what are you well it is like a uh
Video examples
Jennifer Senior: For...
I cannot tell you how much this distresses me. You are looking at a woman who has a periodic table of the Muppets hanging from her cubicle wall. The offending muppet, right there.
Video examples
Scientists' Hilarious...
can we take a look at that what is that oh wow looks like a muppet what are you well it is like a uh
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Mark Billingham
English Novelist
All you can hope for when you get a book adapted for TV is that you get a good actor and not some muppet off 'EastEnders.
Quote examples
Bradley Chicho
English Poet
I delight in the sweet and sour moments we routinely share, together applauded by muppets in leotards.
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James Bobin
English Director
Muppet films are never easy to film 'cause Muppets have no legs.
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Jemele Hill
American Journalist
Shaq is like an oversized muppet, and who doesn't love muppets?
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Angelina Jolie
American Actress
I'm odd looking. Sometimes I think I look like a funny muppet.
Quote examples
Mark Billingham
English Novelist
All you can hope for when you get a book adapted for TV is that you get a good actor and not some muppet off 'EastEnders.
Quote examples
Bradley Chicho
English Poet
I delight in the sweet and sour moments we routinely share, together applauded by muppets in leotards.
Quote examples
James Bobin
English Director
Muppet films are never easy to film 'cause Muppets have no legs.
Quote examples
Jemele Hill
American Journalist
Shaq is like an oversized muppet, and who doesn't love muppets?
Quote examples
Angelina Jolie
American Actress
I'm odd looking. Sometimes I think I look like a funny muppet.
Example 1 of 5
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