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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

A photo Mabel sent me of her papi shows Pancho far skinnier than he was but with the same impressive mustache and a smile brighter than a diamond.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2020

"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

But then it’s morning time and my mind is not dreaming so much anymore and the day is just like the day it was before—a day without my papi in it.

From "Harbor Me" by Jacqueline Woodson

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023