Poppet

/ˈpɑːpɪt/

noun

A small doll or plaything.

She had a wooden poppet that she played with as a child.

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Poppet can refer to simple, traditional dolls, associated with historical or nostalgic playtime.

The little girl treasured her grandmother's poppet from the old country.

Pro Tip 2/3

In historical contexts, poppets were often used in folklore and might have mystical associations.

Poppets were sometimes thought to hold magical properties in folk tales.

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'Poppet' typically doesn't refer to contemporary, high-tech toys or action figures.

Unlike her brother's robot, her favorite toy was a simple poppet.

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