sock puppetry
noun /ˈsɒk pʌpɪtri/
/ˈsɑːk pʌpɪtri/
[uncountable]- the art and skill of making and using a type of puppet made from a sock, that you put over your hand
- the act of creating and using a false online identity, usually in order to promote your own opinions
- Sock puppetry can be used to artificially boost the support for a particular position or belief.