Muppet

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈmÊŒpɪt/, /ˈmÊŒpÉ›t/

Origin

From Muppet, perhaps suggesting that the person needs to be directed by others, or is ridiculous.

Full definition of muppet

Noun

1. (UK, Australian, slang, pejorative) An incompetent or foolish person.Sally is such a muppet, the way she always misses the train.