English

A physical sock puppet.

Alternative forms

• sockpuppet

Noun

sock puppet ‎(plural sock puppets)

1. A simple puppet made from a sock placed over the hand of the puppeteer.
2. A person being completely controlled by another.
3. (Internet) An alternative account used for abuse.
   • 2009, Andrew Lih, The Wikipedia Revolution, :

     Trying to prove that a new user is simply a previous user in a new sock puppet is quite hard for the ordinary user and even administrators.

4. (Internet) A pseudonym used by someone to distance themselves from their actions, especially to talk about themselves in the guise of a neutral observer.

Synonyms

• (Internet pseudonym): sock

Derived terms

• meat puppet
• sock puppeteer
• sockpuppetry

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