poppa

[ pop-uh ]

/ ˈpɒp ə /

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noun Informal.

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Origin of poppa

First recorded in 1765–75; variant of papa

Words nearby poppa

Popocatepetl, popoff, pop-out, Popov, popover, poppa, poppadom, Poppaea Sabina, popper, poppet, poppethead

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. Anstey
Poppa 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. Anstey
Poppa, they've fixed up our breakf—(Sees Culchard, and turns away, covering her face).
The Travelling Companions|F. Anstey
Why, Poppa and I saw the entire show inside of ten minutes, before breakfast!
The Travelling Companions|F. Anstey

Though what you could say different, after Poppa had put it up so steep on you, I don't know.
The Travelling Companions|F. Anstey