"Puppet" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Puppet" Meaning

A puppet is a model of a human being, typically made of stuffed material and manipulated by strings or rods to mimic human movements and actions for the purpose of narration, entertainment, or education.

"Puppet" Examples

1. Marionette Example

In the classic tale "Sleeping Beauty," a sleeping princess is placed under a curse by a wicked fairy after pricking her finger with a nearby spike. A puppet is not in this example but, marionettes are often compared to puppets, but in real terms, marionettes are mounted on a stick, that is manipulated from above by strings, compared to hand puppets where you see every finger move.

2. Hand Puppet Example

Preston "Popeye the Sailor Man" is rejoicing.
As soon as females bind their hair to his strong upper forearms, this tough yet naive cartoon sailor gains a gargantuan dose of power, just like a puppet's motion is operated by a finger.

3. Controlled Example

The puppet politician ruled the country only because of foreign aid that kept flowing in to support its failing economy.

4. Affected Example

Their fear of speaking in front of a large audience makes them act like puppets controlled by stagehands who pull the strings.

5. Lacking Example

She felt like a mere puppet, trapped in a dead-end job without an ounce of inspiration or creativity.