Moppet
noun
A small child, especially one who is cute or adorable.
Look at that little moppet, isn't she adorable with those big blue eyes?
Often appears as...
- little moppet
- adorable moppet
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
An actress or actor who is a small child.
The movie director is looking for a moppet for his next film.
Often appears as...
- movie moppet
- tv moppet
noun
A small child, especially one who is cute or adorable.
Look at that little moppet, isn't she adorable with those big blue eyes?
Often appears as...
- little moppet
- adorable moppet
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
An actress or actor who is a small child.
The movie director is looking for a moppet for his next film.
Often appears as...
- movie moppet
- tv moppet
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Term
Used in casual conversations rather than formal writing or speech.
I met a neighbour's moppet at the park today.
Pro Tip 2/3Endearing Qualities
Implies that a child is not just little but also charming or lovable.
Our little moppet has won everyone's hearts.
Pro Tip 3/3Tone of Affection
Often shows that the speaker feels fondness when referring to the child.
The moppet's laughter is so infectious!
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Term
Used in casual conversations rather than formal writing or speech.
I met a neighbour's moppet at the park today.
Pro Tip 2/3Endearing Qualities
Implies that a child is not just little but also charming or lovable.
Our little moppet has won everyone's hearts.
Pro Tip 3/3Tone of Affection
Often shows that the speaker feels fondness when referring to the child.
The moppet's laughter is so infectious!
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Term
Used in casual conversations rather than formal writing or speech.
I met a neighbour's moppet at the park today.
Pro Tip 2/3Endearing Qualities
Implies that a child is not just little but also charming or lovable.
Our little moppet has won everyone's hearts.
Pro Tip 3/3Tone of Affection
Often shows that the speaker feels fondness when referring to the child.
The moppet's laughter is so infectious!
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