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poppet

The correct spelling is poppet.

How to pronounce poppet

/ˈpɒ.pɪt/
noun

IPA: /ˈpɒ.pɪt/

Say it like: Pop-pet

The correct spelling is poppet. (term of endearment) An endearingly sweet or beautiful child. For example: "Come 'ere, poppet!"

Usage Examples

Come 'ere, poppet!

Definition

noun

  1. 1.(term of endearment) An endearingly sweet or beautiful child.
  2. 2.(term of endearment) A young woman or girl.
  3. 3.The stem and valve head in a poppet valve.
  4. 4.A doll (such as a voodoo doll) made in witchcraft to represent a person, used in casting spells on that person.
  5. 5.One of certain upright timbers on the bilge ways, used to support a vessel in launching.

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