Noun. Mostly used under political connotations, but can be applied elsewhere.
Definition: A person who uses their actions or words to control someone or something of a lesser will, also known as
pulling the strings of someone or something. Often a puppet master uses actions in addition to thoughtfully assembled words (with a commanding or guilt-inducing voice
inflection) as his or her weapon. Puppet masters use their victims to acquire things, such as sex, money, anything of monetary value, and emotional holds over others (their puppets). Often occurs (but is not limited to) in close relationships such as intimate romantic relationships, parent-child relationships, and employer-employee relationships. A
puppet master's interactions with their victim/s is almost always beneficial for the one pulling the strings.
1. Some
speculate their must be a puppet master above President Bush.
2. Girl #1: I'm so happy, my car is
spotless. My boyfriend washed it for me this weekend.
Girl #2: Damn, he just washed it last week! What are you,
the puppet master?
3. My boss is being a total puppet master, I've been working overtime this past two weeks and didn't realize it until I got my pay check and realized I don't get paid for overtime!