MEEPLE

PRONUNCIATION: (MEE-puhl)

MEANING: noun: A game piece shaped in a stylized human form.

ETYMOLOGY: A blend of my + people or mini + people. Earliest documented use: early 21st century.
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SMEEPLE - a humanoid piece from the game "Peter Pan"

MERPLE - aquatic humanoids; only Dumbledore could speak their language

MEEPEE - Change my diaper, Mommy!