muppet
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Meaning · English
An incompetent or foolish person.
Register: derogatory, slang
Examples
Sally is such a muppet, the way she always misses the train.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “muppet” mean?
An incompetent or foolish person.
Is “muppet” formal or informal?
muppet is generally derogatory, slang.