Can I use the word muppet?
The word “muppet” was trademarked by the Henson family in the 1950s, and now belongs to Disney. The use of the word in English slang isn’t recorded until the 1990s, and clearly references the Henson’s “Muppets”. If you use the word in speech or in print as a mild insult, there’s never going to be a problem.
What does muppet mean in british slang?
stupid person
(British English, informal) a stupid person. He’s a muppet.
Is the word muppet trademarked?
As a result, the term “Muppet” became a legal trademark of Disney; under license from Disney, Sesame Workshop continues to use the term for their characters, as well as archival footage of Kermit the Frog.
Why are they called Muppets?
They’re called Muppets because Jim Henson liked the sound of it. He told journalists that the word was a combination of puppet and marionette because it sounded more professional and plausible than the truth.
What is another word for Muppet?
What is another word for muppet?
| idiot | fool |
|---|---|
| moron | oaf |
| halfwit | dimwit |
| dope | bonehead |
| chump | birdbrain |
What does the insult Muppet mean?
incompetent
Noun. muppet (plural muppets) Alternative form of Muppet (“a puppet in the style of Jim Henson’s Muppets”) (UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Eastern US, South Africa, slang, derogatory) An incompetent or foolish person.
What is a Muppet insult?
MUPPET. Meaning: An incompetent or ineffectual person; an idiot. Also: someone enthusiastic but inept; a person prone to mishaps through naivety (OED). Origin: The word was apparently coined by James Maury Henson, better known as Jim Henson, the American puppeteer who created the much-loved Muppets characters.
What it means to call someone a muppet?
What is a slapper in British slang?
/ (ˈslæpə) / noun. British slang a promiscuous woman.
What does Minger mean in British slang?
ugly
noun British Slang. an ugly, unpleasant, or smelly person or thing.
What does donut mean in British slang?
“An individual whom is extremely stupid. Lacks intelligence and common sense. An idiot. A mild insult often used in the work places of southern England. Somebody who does something incredibly stupid.”
What does sod off mean in British?
to go away
verb. (intr, adverb; usually imperative) slang, mainly British to go away; depart.