noun
pops
pahps
noun
1
An informal term for one's father, or an older man addressed familiarly.
""Thanks, Pops," he said, hugging his dad."
"The waiter called the elderly customer "pops" out of friendliness."
How to Use Pops
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, affectionate nickname for a father or an older man.
When to use it
Very informal and spoken.
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Etymology
From "pop" (an informal word for father) plus an affectionate "-s" ending.