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poppa

American  
[pop-uh] / ˈpɒp ə /

noun

Informal.
  1. father.


Etymology

Origin of poppa

First recorded in 1765–75; variant of papa

Example Sentences

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The big poppa of the drop, Barrow said, isn’t even the digital art.

From Washington Post • Jul. 26, 2022

Stalactite, stalagmite Hold your baby very tight Piltdown poppa sings this song Archaeologist done me wrong The British Museum's got my head Most unfortunate 'cause I ain't dead.

From Time Magazine Archive

Said King Ninji: Duke brother true belong king, one fella poppa, one fella momma.

From Time Magazine Archive

Mercury: But don't you ever make mistakes, poppa?

From Time Magazine Archive

“Me and Mr. Mancuso talked like I used to talk to your poppa. You poppa used to tell me what to do. I wish he was alive today.”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole

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