# moppet

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. 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.

## Etymology
From mop (“child, girl”) + -et.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/moppet