English Explanatory Dictionary

sock puppet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A puppet made from a sock placed over a hand.
  2. Synonym of puppet (“a person completely controlled by another”)
  3. An alternative pseudonymous online account, especially one used for abuse.
verb
  1. To create or use a sock puppet (alternative user account).

Pronunciation

/ˈsɒkˌpʌpɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-sock puppet.wav /ˈsɑkˌpʌpɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-AnotherFriendlyHuman-sock puppet.wav /ˈsɔkˌpɐpɪt/ /ˈsɒkˌpɐpət/ [ˈsɔ̟kˌpɐpət]

Word forms

sock puppet sock puppets sockpuppet sock puppeting sock puppeted

Etymology

From sock + puppet.

Synonyms

puppet sock smurf account

Derived words

meat puppet sock puppeteer sockpuppetry
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