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poppet Synonyms
Another word for poppet
Choosing another word for poppet depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
An affectionate term of address or endearment for a sweet, small, or endearing child or young person.
Usage Example
"Come and sit by the fire, my little darling, while I make you a cup of warm cocoa."
Strongest
darling
Strong
sweetheart
dear
moppet
pet
cherub
• noun (Context 2)
A small doll or human-shaped figure fashioned from cloth, wax, wood, or clay, used in folk magic and witchcraft to represent a specific person for healing or casting spells.
Usage Example
"The historical museum displayed aseventeenth-century cloth effigy discovered hidden inside a cottage chimney."
Strong
effigy
mannikin
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Poppet. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/poppet