moppet

Meaning

1. (colloquial) A child. Often used lovingly or in an affectionate way.
2. A rag baby; a puppet made of cloth.
3. A long-haired pet dog.

Synonyms

child

🧒

puppet

dummy

infant

kid

🧒

marionette

youngster

younker

boy

👦

pudge

doll

Etymology

From mop (“child, girl”) + -et.