Wocka wocka! Deconstructing the fascinating lingo of the Muppets.

You know your Muppets, but do you know a Henson stitch from a Magic Triangle?

Fozzie Bear.
(Image credit: (Facebook.com/Muppets))

Forty years ago this month, The Muppet Show debuted. Since then, whole generations have grown up with Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, the Swedish Chef, and thousands more.

But while you probably know your Muppets, do you know your Muppet lingo? Check out the 12 terms below and find out.

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Angela Tung's essays on language and culture have appeared at Mental Floss, Quartz, Salon, The Week, The Weeklings, and Wordnik. Her personal essays have appeared at The Frisky, The Huffington Post, and elsewhere.