paper dragon en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From paper + dragon. Originated in this sense in c.2021 and popularised on the video-sharing social media service TikTok.
Meanings
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A hand puppet shaped like the head of a dragon or other animal, usually made from paper or cardboard, with an operational mouth.
Im going to make an ocean / seawing paper dragon, should be done about tomorrow! Edit: It’s done! Posting soon, thinking of posting on yt and TikTok..
2024 January 6, u/ResourceMost4027, “My first dragon!”, in r/dragon, Reddit:I made a paper dragon (I'll make a better clip later)
2023 July 18, @rayadraws, Twitter:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| paper dragons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |