English Dictionary
Definition of “puppet”
puppet (ˈpʌpɪt
)
Definitions
noun
- a small doll or figure of a person or animal moved by strings attached to its limbs or by the hand inserted in its cloth body
- ((as modifier) ⇒
a puppet theatre
- a person, group, state, etc, that appears independent but is in fact controlled by another
- ((as modifier) ⇒
a puppet government
Word Origin
C16 popet, perhaps from Old French poupette little doll, ultimately from Latin pūpa girl, doll
Synonyms
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pawn,
tool,
instrument,
creature,
dupe,
gull,
figurehead,
mouthpiece,
stooge,
cat's-paw,
Translations
- British English:
puppet
A puppet is a doll that you can move, either by pulling strings which are attached to it, or by putting your hand inside its body and moving your fingers.ˈpʌpɪt NOUN
- Spanish:
marioneta
nf
- French:
marionnette
nf
- German:
Marionette
nf
- Chinese: 木偶 n
- Arabic: دُمْيَةٌ مُتَحَرِّكَةٌ n
- Portuguese: marionete nf
- Russian: марионетка nf
- Croatian: lutka nf
- Czech: loutka nf
- Danish: marionetdukke nutr
- Dutch: marionet n
- Finnish: sätkynukke n
- Greek: μαριονέτα nf
- Italian: marionetta nf
- Japanese: あやつり人形 n
- Korean: 꼭두각시 n
- Norwegian: dukke nf
- Polish: marionetka nf
- Brazilian Portuguese: marionete nf
- European Spanish:
marioneta
nf
- Swedish: docka nutr
- Thai: หุ่นกระบอก n
- Turkish: kukla n
- Vietnamese: con rối n
Usage examples
I was vaguely aware of Captain Kangaroo conversing with a puppet in the shape of an ear of corn.
Reeves, Robert, Doubting Thomas (1986)A series of animated graphics and multimedia puppet shows on the computer eliminated the need to go to school.
India Today (2002)U. S. officials have sought to dispel the notion that they are seeking to impose a puppet government on Iraq.
Globe and Mail (2003)Only then would he retain control, and avoid being, in his father's words, someone else's puppet.
Glasgow Herald (2001)Angela's birthday had been as lavish as ever and had included a sumptuous tea, organised games and a puppet show.
Anne Bennett, WALKING BACK TO HAPPINESS (2002)
