Muppet is a term often associated with the Jim Henson-created puppets featured in the Muppet Show, Sesame Street, and other productions. However, there are many synonyms for the word "muppet" that can be used to describe someone who is foolish, clumsy, or inept. Some alternatives include "clod," "buffoon," "nitwit," "bungler," "dork," and "doofus." Other words that are sometimes used in place of muppet include "lummox," "oaf," "klutz," and "numbskull." Each of these synonyms has its own connotations and shades of meaning, but all share the common thread of describing someone who is foolish or not particularly talented.