muppet的词源

英文词源

Muppet (n.)

Trademark (U.S.) Sept. 26, 1972, claiming use from 1971, but in print from Sept. 1970. Name coined by creator Jim Henson (1936-1990), who said, despite the resemblance to marionette and puppet (they have qualities of both), it has no etymology; he just liked the sound.

中文词源

muppet：笨蛋，蠢人

来自美国电视节日Muppet Show,木偶秀。通常认为该词来自marionette 和puppet 合成词。 引申词义笨蛋，蠢人。

该词的英语词源请访问趣词词源英文版：muppet 词源，muppet 含义。