sock puppet

Definition

A puppet made from a sock placed over a hand.

Etymology

From sock + puppet.

Example Sentences

• "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."
• "The Internet has created many opportunities for online voting. Unscrupulous people will create sock puppets in order to stuff online ballot boxes. In other cases, a sock puppeteer may create multiple identities to support arguments, voice opinions, or otherwise create the online illusion that may people support the sock puppeteer. This practice is called a "Sybil attack" […]"