- a hand puppet made out of a sock.
- a person or group whose actions are controlled by another; a puppet: The politician was suspected to be a sock puppet for the oil company he'd invested in.
- Digital Technology.
- a false name or identity assumed by an internet user, often to deceive or to preserve the user's anonymity: The forum is moderated by Bob, and has a contributor named Tom, a sock puppet operated by Bob.
- an online user account created for such purposes: I'm posting from a sock puppet because I don't want my boss to see this.
- to assume a false identity or name on the internet, often to deceive or to preserve the user's anonymity: The contest succeeded, despite people's tendencies to sock puppet and upvote their own work.
- a simple puppet made from a sock and worn over one hand
- an extra online identity created by a member of a discussion forum, etc, to agree with opinions submitted under his or her usual online name
