muppet

//ˈmʌp.ɪt//insult

What does muppet mean? muppet is a English mild that translates to “idiot / fool” in English.

a Jim Henson puppet character

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"idiot / fool"

Calling someone a muppet means they're behaving like a clueless puppet — going through the motions with no real brain behind it. It's the insult equivalent of a disappointed sigh.

A football manager describing his defenders after conceding a goal. A chef watching someone burn toast.