What does it mean to call someone a puppet?

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countable noun [oft NOUN noun] You can refer to a person or country as a puppet when you mean that their actions are controlled by a more powerful person or government, even though they may appear to be independent.

Is puppet a term of endearment?

The word poppet is an older spelling of puppet, from Middle English popet, meaning a small child or a doll. In British English it continues to hold this meaning. Poppet is also a chiefly British term of endearment or diminutive referring to a young child or girl, much like the words “dear” or “sweetie”.

What does it mean when someone calls you a sock puppet?

A sockpuppet is a phony name or identity created by an online user to argue, bully or review products as another person.

What does puppet mean in Old English?

small or dainty person

1300, popet, early form of puppet (n.). Meaning “small or dainty person” is recorded from late 14c.; later a term of endearment (18c.) but also in other cases one of contempt.

What is a political puppet?

A puppet ruler is a person who has a title indicating possession of political power, but who, in reality, is either loyal to or controlled by outside individuals or forces. Such outside power can be exercised by a foreign government, in which case the puppet ruler’s domain is called a puppet state.

Where did sock puppets originate from?

These puppets can trace their colourful roots back to Indian morality tales, when they were two-dimensional and highly decorated. Puppetry spread across Asia, through China and Japan.