moppet
Cherubic young child
A moppet is a small child, especially one who is endearing or cute.
The word has an old-fashioned, affectionate quality: The little moppet ran to greet her grandfather.
It sometimes appears in slightly condescending contexts when applied to older children or teenagers.
Child learning to walk
- totVery young child
- tykeYoung child, often naughty
- youngsterPerson of tender years
- little oneYoung child, fondly
infant · preschooler · kindergartner · nursery · playdate · naptime · lullaby · storybook
Beloved person or pet
- sweetheartAffectionate name for beloved
- preciousHighly esteemed, greatly valued
- cherubWinged heavenly being
- angelDivine winged messenger
pumpkin · dumpling · peanut · lambkin · sweetums · cuddlebug · snugglebug · buttercup
String-controlled theatrical figure
- rag dollSoft stuffed fabric toy
- figurineSmall ornamental sculpture
- playthingObject for amusement
- porcelain dollGlazed ceramic toy figure
cloth doll · dollhouse · button eyes · yarn hair · stuffed toy · handmade · sewn · fabric
Small in degree
- weeExtremely small
- tinyExtremely small in size
- pint-sizedVery small in size
- diminutiveVery small, or nickname form
petite · small-fry · knee-high · half-pint · miniature · teeny · itty-bitty · compact
toddler
Child learning to walk
little one · infant · preschooler · kindergartner · nursery · playdate · naptime · lullaby · storybook · crayons
darling
Beloved person or pet
- sweetheartAffectionate name for beloved
- preciousHighly esteemed, greatly valued
- cherubWinged heavenly being
angel · pumpkin · dumpling · peanut · lambkin · sweetums · cuddlebug · snugglebug · buttercup · honeybun
marionette
String-controlled theatrical figure
porcelain doll · cloth doll · dollhouse · button eyes · yarn hair · stuffed toy · handmade · sewn · fabric
little
Small in degree
- weeExtremely small
- tinyExtremely small in size
- pint-sizedVery small in size
diminutive · petite · small-fry · knee-high · half-pint · miniature · teeny · itty-bitty · compact · short