Meaning & use
poppet
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A term of endearment for a small child or loved one, chiefly British; also, an old word for a small doll.
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"Come here, poppet," her grandmother said, holding out her arms.
The museum displayed a 17th-century wooden poppet used in children's games.
A note on using this word
Mainly heard in British English as an affectionate way to address a child; sounds old-fashioned or overly cute in American English.
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