Associations to the word «Moppet»

Wiktionary

MOPPET, noun. (colloquial) A child. Often used lovingly or in an affectionate way.
MOPPET, noun. (dated) A rag baby; a puppet made of cloth.
MOPPET, noun. (dated) A long-haired pet dog.

Dictionary definition

MOPPET, noun. A little girl (usually one you are fond of).

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats