Popeye
The origin and history of Popeye.
Etymology
Coined in 1929 by cartoonist Elzie Crisler Segar, from pop + eye.
Class of 1929
Popeye first entered the language around 1929. Other words from the same year:
See the full Class of 1929 →The origin and history of Popeye.
Coined in 1929 by cartoonist Elzie Crisler Segar, from pop + eye.
Popeye first entered the language around 1929. Other words from the same year:
See the full Class of 1929 →