sock puppet

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Definition of sock puppet in English English dictionary

A pseudonym used by someone to distance themselves from their actions, especially to talk about oneself

A person being completely controlled by another

A simple puppet made from a sock placed over the hand of the puppeteer

{i} puppet made from a sock and is worn over the puppeteer's hand; (Internet) fake Internet identity produced with the intention of misleading especially in a comments section of a blogi and discussion group online)

Related Terms

sock puppets

plural form of sock puppet

sockpuppet

Alternative spelling of sock puppet

Hyphenation

sock pup·pet

Turkish pronunciation

säk pʌpıt

Pronunciation

/ˈsäk ˈpəpət/ /ˈsɑːk ˈpʌpət/