Sock Puppet

Pronunciation: /sɑk ˈpʌpɪt/

Definitions of sock puppet

noun a puppet made from a sock, often used in puppet shows or as a toy

Example Sentences

A1 I made a sock puppet in art class.

A2 The children put on a puppet show using sock puppets.

B1 She used a sock puppet to entertain the kids at the party.

B2 The comedian used a sock puppet to tell jokes during the performance.

C1 The famous ventriloquist is known for his hilarious sock puppet routines.

C2 The artist created intricate sock puppets for a gallery exhibition.

Examples of sock puppet in a Sentence

formal The company was accused of using sock puppets to manipulate online reviews.

informal I can't believe someone would create a sock puppet account just to argue with themselves on social media.

slang Stop being a sock puppet and speak for yourself!

figurative The politician's spokesperson was essentially a sock puppet, just repeating the same scripted answers.

Grammatical Forms of sock puppet

• past tense: sock puppeted
• plural: sock puppets
• comparative: more sock puppet
• superlative: most sock puppet
• present tense: sock puppet
• future tense: will sock puppet
• perfect tense: have sock puppeted
• continuous tense: is sock puppeting
• singular: sock puppet
• positive degree: sock puppet
• infinitive: to sock puppet
• gerund: sock puppeting
• participle: sock puppeted

Origin and Evolution of sock puppet

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'sock puppet' originated from the practice of using a sock as a makeshift puppet in puppetry performances.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'sock puppet' has evolved to also refer to a false online identity used for deceptive purposes, particularly in online forums and social media.