dictionary.pt
puppet
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/fɐ̃tɔʃɨ/fan·to·che
Definition
1A movable model of a person or animal, typically used in puppet shows.
Usage examples
“The children watched a puppet show in the park.”
“He made a puppet from a sock and buttons.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
puppet showhand puppetpuppet theaterstring puppet
Idiomatic expressions
- to be a puppet (to be controlled by someone else)