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Muppet orig. U.S.|ˈmʌpɪt|
Also with lower-case initial.
[Coined by their creator, J. Henson (b. 1936); prob. f. puppet, perh. influenced by marionette: but see quot. 1978.]
A proprietary name for any of a number of glove and rod puppets and marionettes (chiefly representing animals) first popularized in the children's television programme Sesame Street, and for playthings depicting them.
1970Globe & Mail (Toronto) 26 Sept. 24/3 The muppet puppets..are among the most engaging of Sesame Street's characters. 1972Official Gaz. (U.S. Patent Office) 26 Sept. tm221/1 Muppets, Inc., New York... Muppet. For puppets... First use on or about Sept. 22, 1971. Ibid. 3 Oct. tm35/2 Muppets, Inc., New York... The Muppets. For entertainment services featuring puppets and large animated animals and creatures... First use August 1954. 1972Trade Marks Jrnl. 18 Oct. 2082/1 Muppets..Paper..and cardboard articles..printed matter.. plastic substances for modelling; kits..for molding and modelling; boxes..pencils..satchels for scholars. Muppets, Inc..., New York. Ibid. 1 Nov. 2188/2 Muppets..Games..playthings; and balls... Muppets, Inc.,..New York. 1977Private Eye 13 May 11/4 As we open the door we can imagine Freud himself sitting behind the desk with a Muppet on his knee. 1978Time 25 Dec. 71/1 Henson..says that ‘muppet’ was simply a word that sounded good to him. The sound combination of puppet and marionette is merely an explanation that happens to sound logical. 1986Christian Science Monitor 16 Jan. 27/4 Black-tie banquet with all the beloved Muppets, plus star clips. |