Meaning & use
Moppet
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A young child, especially one regarded as endearing or charming.
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The little moppet toddled across the stage during the recital.
Grandma always had a treat waiting for the neighborhood moppets.
A note on using this word
Moppet is an affectionate, somewhat old-fashioned term, originally derived from 'mop,' a Middle English word for a small child or doll.
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