poppa
[ pop-uh ]
Origin of poppa
1First recorded in 1765–75; variant of papa
Words Nearby poppa
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How to use poppa in a sentence
poppa restricts himself to exteriors wherever he can—says he doesn't seem to mix up his impressions so much that way.
The Travelling Companions | F. Ansteypoppa reckoned the air would be kind of fresher on the top of this mountain, and I don't believe but what he's right either.
The Travelling Companions | F. Ansteypoppa, they've fixed up our breakf—(Sees Culchard, and turns away, covering her face).
The Travelling Companions | F. AnsteyWhy, poppa and I saw the entire show inside of ten minutes, before breakfast!
The Travelling Companions | F. AnsteyThough what you could say different, after poppa had put it up so steep on you, I don't know.
The Travelling Companions | F. Anstey
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