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a poppa — meaning in English

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English meaning

abaft prep Behind, or towards the back of a ship, in relation to something else.
aft adv At or toward the back (stern) of a ship, boat, or aircraft.

Senses

a poppa is used for these senses in English:

abaft (nautical) On the aft side; in the stern. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
aft (nautical) At, near, or towards the stern of a vessel (with the frame of reference within the vessel).

aft — full definition

adv At or toward the back (stern) of a ship, boat, or aircraft.
adj Located at the rear of a boat, ship, or plane.

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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”.

Related Italian words

a poppavia verso poppa poppa