papi

American

[pah-pee, pa-pee] / ˈpɑ pi, ˈpæ pi /

noun

Spanish.

plural

papis

father, dad.
(used as a familiar term to address a man, similar to English terms such as dude or bro).
a male partner, boyfriend, or lover.

Example Sentences

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I visited my papi the day after our phone call, to see the only two mementos he could dig up from his trucking career.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2025

Alma receives additional guidance from the supportive Rivera family, which includes her papi, a veterinarian; her mami, a music teacher; and her little brother, Junior.

From New York Times • Oct. 3, 2021

"I'm not going to make you wait, papi," his barber replied.

From Washington Post • Jul. 17, 2020

“Champagne papi, I’m waiting for you,” she said.

From Fox News • Sep. 12, 2019

My papi always says, I wrote poetry because of love.

From "Harbor Me" by Jacqueline Woodson

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