noun
poppa
PO-puh
noun
1
An informal, affectionate word for father.
"She ran to give her poppa a hug at the airport."
How to Use Poppa
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA childlike, affectionate way of saying "dad".
When to use it
Informal and mainly spoken; used by young children or as a term of endearment.
Word Forms
poppas plural
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Etymology
A casual variant spelling of "papa".