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Meaning of puppet in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈpəpət/

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  1. Noun

    puppet

    Etymology

    mid 16th century (denoting a doll): later form of poppet, generally having a more unfavorable connotation

    Definitions

    1. a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer
  2. 2. a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else
  3. 3. a doll with a hollow head of a person or animal and a cloth body

    Examples

    • « intended to fit over the hand and be manipulated with the fingers »

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