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- Dictionarymuppet/ˈmʌpɪt/
noun
- 1. an incompetent or foolish person. informal, derogatory British
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What is a Muppet? A young Jim Henson with some of the Sam and Friends cast. The term Muppet was invented by Jim Henson at the beginning of his career to describe his puppet act. It is sometimes claimed, and refuted, that Henson created the term as a combination of the words marionette and puppet.
The Muppets are a group of puppet characters created by Jim Henson in 1955 and acquired by Disney in 2004. They are known for their variety-sketch comedy style and have appeared in films, television, music, and other media.
muppet. noun [ C ] UK informal us / ˈmʌp.ɪt / uk / ˈmʌp.ɪt /. Add to word list. a stupid person. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Stupid and silly people. airhead. berk.
While they both involve the use of characters controlled by puppeteers, there are distinct differences between the two. In this article, we will explore the attributes of Muppets and puppets, highlighting their unique characteristics, performance styles, and cultural significance.
A muppet is a foolish person, according to British slang. The word comes from the name of the puppets used in the TV show The Muppet Show.
Definition of muppet noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
C20: from the name for the puppets used in the television programme The Muppet Show
