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Poppet vs Moppet - What's the difference?

poppet | moppet |

As nouns the difference between poppet and moppet

is that poppet is an endearingly sweet or beautiful child while moppet is a child.

poppet

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (informal) An endearingly sweet or beautiful child.
  • (informal) A young woman or girl.
    • Come 'ere, poppet !
  • The stem and valve head in a poppet valve.
  • A figurine or image of idolatry.
  • A doll made in witchcraft to represent a person, used in casting spells on that person.
  • (nautical) One of certain upright timbers on the bilge ways, used to support a vessel in launching.
    • (Totten)
  • (engineering) An upright support or guide fastened at the bottom only.
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    moppet

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (colloquial) A child.
  • (dated) A rag baby; a puppet made of cloth.
  • (dated) A long-haired pet dog.

    • Derived terms

    *moppetry ----