moppet

Example Sentences

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The first half of the movie largely centers on the life that Raphaël makes with Juliette as she grows from a curly-head moppet into a bold young adult who’s at once dreamy and pragmatic.

From New York Times • Jun. 8, 2023

This straw-stuffed moppet, with black eyes reminiscent of a shark's, can be seen at the Fort East Martello Museum in Key West, Florida — though why anyone would want to is a mystery.

From Salon • Oct. 30, 2021

The comic-strip moppet plays pranks on Mr. Wilson, the crotchety fellow who lives next door.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2019

For the most part, he remained consumed by the red-haired moppet who launched him to national prominence.

From Washington Post • Jul. 7, 2019

"Wouldst like to try thy skill, moppet?" he demanded.

From Audrey by Johnston, Mary