Meaning & use

Moppets

noun·Everyday

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Small, endearing children, especially young girls.

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The moppets ran through the sprinkler, shrieking with laughter.

A row of moppets in matching outfits posed for the family photo.

A note on using this word

Originally "moppet" referred to a rag doll, before it came to describe an adorable young child.

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