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Ali.h Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Muppet VS puppet

What is the difference between muppet and puppet?

  

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Hi, Muppet - A proper noun. A brand name used for the popular puppets produced by the Jim Henson company. The most famoous is Kermit the Frog.

— Clive

  • Hi, Muppet - A proper noun.
  • A brand name used for the popular puppets produced by the Jim Henson company.
  • The most famoous is Kermit the Frog.
  • php puppet - A common noun, used for any such figure.
  • Clive
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Hi,

Muppet - A proper noun. A brand name used for the popular puppets produced by the Jim Henson company. The most famoous is Kermit the Frog.

http://www.henson.com/muppets.php

puppet - A common noun, used for any such figure.
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In the UK, "muppet" is used by some people as a mild insult. For example, if someone does something stupid, someone else might say "You muppet!".
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