English Explanatory Dictionary

paper dragon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A hand puppet shaped like the head of a dragon or other animal, usually made from paper or cardboard, with an operational mouth.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

paper dragon paper dragons

Etymology

From paper + dragon. Originated in this sense in c.2021 and popularised on the video-sharing social media service TikTok.

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