moppet

Meanings

• Noun

  A small child, especially a young girl.

  - "The moppet played with her dolls."
  - "The moppet was fast asleep in her mother's arms."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with moppet
poppet , floppet , doppelganger

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Variants

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moppet , moppets

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Etymology

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Originally a pet form of 'mop,' meaning 'to wipe' or 'to clean.' The term came to be used for a small child due to their size and the need to keep them clean.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'moppet' is most commonly used in British English.

2. The term 'moppet' has been used in various works of literature, including 'Alice in Wonderland' and 'Peter Pan.'

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Related Concepts

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1. infant: Related concept: A young child, often used interchangeably with 'moppet' but without the gendered connotation.

2. pet: Related concept: A term for a small, often cute animal that is kept as a companion. 'Moppet' shares the root 'mop' with 'pet,' suggesting a connection between the two.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'moppet' has been used to describe young children in various contexts, including nursery rhymes and fairy tales.

How to Memorize "moppet"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, young child, especially a girl.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'moppet' with the image of a young child.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a mop and a small child, as they share the same root 'mop'.

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