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poppet

pop·pet
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pop-it]
    • /ˈpɒp ɪt/
    • /ˈpɒp.ɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pop-it]
    • /ˈpɒp ɪt/

Definitions of poppet word

  • noun poppet a usually plastic bead that can be connected to or detached from others of the same kind without hooks or clasps, used to form necklaces, bracelets, etc. 1
  • noun poppet affectionate term for a child 1
  • noun poppet a term of affection for a small child or sweetheart 0
  • noun poppet a mushroom-shaped valve that is lifted from its seating against a spring by applying an axial force to its stem: commonly used as an exhaust or inlet valve in an internal-combustion engine 0
  • noun poppet a temporary supporting brace for a vessel hauled on land or in a dry dock 0
  • noun poppet tailstock 0

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Origin of poppet

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English; earlier form of puppet

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Poppet

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

poppet popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

poppet usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for poppet

noun poppet

  • lovey — sweetheart; dear: used as a term of endearment.

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