noun
- a young child, especially one who is endearing or cute
Usage: informal; affectionate
Examples
- The little moppet ran across the playground with a big smile.
- Grandma always called her youngest granddaughter her favorite moppet.
- What a sweet moppet you have there!
- The moppet tugged on her mother’s dress for attention.
- All the moppets in the daycare were taking their afternoon nap.