Definition of «muppet»
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"Muppet" is a British colloquial insult for a foolish, clumsy, or amusingly ridiculous person. In friendly usage, it can be affectionate rather than genuinely hostile, especially when the speaker is praising the person while teasing their silly appearance or behavior. The term is strongly associated with informal British speech and is readily understood in playful online commentary about entertainers. Its tone depends on context: modifiers such as "little" and explicit praise can make it sound fond, while a harsher surrounding judgment can make it plainly disparaging.
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— Who put the birthday cake in the freezer? — Dave did, because he thought frosting needed “winter training.” — What a Muppet.
The office Muppet attempted to unlock the meeting room with a banana while confidently blaming the door for having “bad software.”
Josh Widdecombe - and trust me, I mean this as a compliment - is a magical little Muppet© come to life. Bravo! Hard to believe he turned 43 this year when he could pass for 33.
Source: YouTube
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