moppet
moppet · moppets
A child. Often used lovingly or in an affectionate wayA child. Often used lovingly or in an affectionate way.
Meaning
3 senses(colloquial)A child. Often used lovingly or in an affectionate way.
Püppchen, Hosenmatz, Fratz
(dated)A rag baby; a puppet made of cloth.
Stoffpuppe
(dated)A long-haired pet dog.
More definitions
- a little girl (usually one you are fond of)
Translations
2 languagesDeutsch
colloquial expression for a child:
rag baby, puppet made of cloth:
Origin
From mop (“child, girl”) + -et.From mop (“child, girl”) + -et.
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