puppet
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pup·pet

noun, often attributive \ˈpə-pət\

Definition of PUPPET

1
a : a small-scale figure (as of a person or animal) usually with a cloth body and hollow head that fits over and is moved by the hand
b : marionette
2
: doll 1
3
: one whose acts are controlled by an outside force or influence <a puppet ruler>
pup·pet·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective

Examples of PUPPET

  1. a dictator who was perceived as being an American puppet
  2. <gave her a puppet with strings for a gift>

Origin of PUPPET

Middle English popet youth, doll, from Middle French poupette, diminutive of *poupe doll, from Vulgar Latin *puppa, alteration of Latin pupa
First Known Use: 1538

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