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pappa — meaning in English

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English meaning

dad noun A father; an informal, affectionate word for one's male parent.
grandpa noun An informal word for grandfather.

Senses

pappa is used for these senses in English:

dad (informal) A father, a male parent.
dad (slang) Used to address an older adult male.
grandpa (informal) grandfather

grandpa — full definition

noun An informal word for grandfather.
noun A casual, sometimes joking way of referring to any older man.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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