poppit

or pop·pet, pop-it

[ pop-it ]

/ ˈpɒp ɪt /

noun

a usually plastic bead that can be connected to or detached from others of the same kind without hooks or clasps, used to form necklaces, bracelets, etc.

Origin of poppit

First recorded in 1955–60; from the verb phrase pop it

Words nearby poppit

poppet, poppet head, poppethead, poppied, popping crease, poppit, popple, poppy, poppy anemone, poppy day, poppy family

Example sentences from the Web for poppit

“But her solemn assertion——” began Mrs. Poppit, thinking that she was being a complete failure as an ambassador.

Miss Mapp |Edward Frederic Benson
Mrs. Poppit was too much interested in what she said to mind where it came from.

Miss Mapp |Edward Frederic Benson
As there were only four to talk to, Mrs. Poppit thought that she could manage it, and spent a most interesting afternoon.

Miss Mapp |Edward Frederic Benson
Even as she looked, Mrs. Poppit and Isabel crossed the yard into the waiting-room and ticket-office.

Miss Mapp |Edward Frederic Benson

Mrs. Poppit was all dressed up, and she would never walk in the country in such a costume.

Miss Mapp |Edward Frederic Benson