Moppets — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈmä-pət/ mop·pet

Meaning & Definition of Moppets

Moppets (noun)

  1. baby, darling
  2. child

Moppets (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a young person who is between infancy and adulthood

    "a host of adorable moppets were hired for the ad campaign"

    similar: bairns (chiefly Scottish), bambinos, buds, chaps (Southern & Midland), chicks, children, cubs, juveniles, kiddies, kiddos, kids, sprats, sprouts, squirts, whelps, younglings, youngsters, youths
    related: adolescents, minors, kindergartners, preschoolers, rug rats (slang), schoolboys, schoolchildren, schoolgirls, schoolkids, babes, babies, bantlings, infants, neonates, nestlings, newborn, toddlers, tots, tykes, weanlings, devils, hellions, imps, jackanapeses, mischiefs, monkeys, rapscallions, rascals, rogues, urchins, whippersnappers, cherubs, preteen-agers, preteens, subteens, teenagers, teeners, teens, teenyboppers, tweens, lads, nippers, shavers, striplings, tads, bobby-soxers, hoydens, tomboys
    opposite: adults, grown-ups
    near: middle-agers, ancients, elders, golden-agers, oldsters, old-timers, senior citizens, seniors

Related Entry: Moppet (noun)

Moppet is a different word from Moppets. The synonyms below are for moppet, not for moppets.

  1. a young person who is between infancy and adulthood

    "a host of adorable moppets were hired for the ad campaign"

    similar: bairn (chiefly Scottish), bambino, bud, chap (Southern & Midland), chick, child, cub, juvenile, kid, kiddie, kiddo, sprat, sprout, squirt, whelp, youngling, youngster, youth
    related: adolescent, minor, kindergartner, preschooler, rug rat (slang), schoolboy, schoolchild, schoolgirl, schoolkid, babe, baby, bantling, infant, neonate, nestling, newborn, toddler, tot, tyke, weanling, devil, hellion, imp, jackanapes, mischief, monkey, rapscallion, rascal, rogue, urchin, whippersnapper, cherub, preteen, preteen-ager, subteen, teen, teenager, teener, teenybopper, tween, lad, nipper, shaver, stripling, tad, bobby-soxer, hoyden, tomboy
    opposite: adult, grown-up
    near: middle-ager, ancient, elder, golden-ager, oldster, old-timer, senior, senior citizen

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Moppets

The most common words with a similar meaning to Moppets:

Chiefly Scottish: bairns
Southern & Midland: chaps
bambinos, buds, chicks, children, cubs, juveniles, kiddies, kiddos, kids, sprats, sprouts, squirts, whelps, younglings, youngsters, youths

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Moppets

Words with the opposite meaning of Moppets:

adults, grown-ups

Related Words for Moppets

adolescents, minors, kindergartners, preschoolers, rug rats, schoolboys, schoolchildren, schoolgirls, schoolkids, babes, babies, bantlings, infants, neonates, nestlings, newborn, toddlers, tots, tykes, weanlings, devils, hellions, imps, jackanapeses, mischiefs, monkeys, rapscallions, rascals, rogues, urchins

Near Antonyms of Moppets

middle-agers, ancients, elders, golden-agers, oldsters, old-timers, senior citizens, seniors

Origin & Etymology of Moppets

obsolete English mop fool, child

First known use: 1601

Frequently Asked Questions about Moppets

What does "Moppets" mean?

"Moppets" means baby, darling. As a noun, it is defined as: baby, darling.

What is another word for "Moppets"?

Other words for "Moppets" include bairns, bambinos, buds, chaps, chicks, children, cubs and juveniles. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Moppets" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Moppets"?

There are 66 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Moppets". Common alternatives include bairns, bambinos, buds, chaps, chicks, children, cubs, juveniles, kiddies and kiddos.

What is the opposite of "Moppets"?

Antonyms of "Moppets" include adults and grown-ups. Near antonyms include middle-agers, ancients, elders and golden-agers.

How do you use "Moppets" in a sentence?

Examples of "Moppets" in a sentence: "a host of adorable moppets were hired for the ad campaign".

Is "Moppets" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Moppets" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Moppets"?

"Moppets" is pronounced /ˈmä-pət/ and divided into syllables as mop·pet.

What is the origin of the word "Moppets"?

"Moppets" comes from obsolete English mop fool, child. First known use: 1601.