Definition: Muppen? Holy Muppet. It's a term in African American culture that describes any black person, including mulattoes, as being muppets, or as having a muppeter. Definition: A "muppeter" is someone who is related to a black person in a way they cannot be recognized (e.g., one can recognize the color of their hair but not the essence of the individual), and they are portrayed as muppet-like (i.e., have features similar to those of a puppet or musical character). It's a term used with pride and respect, often seen among black people.