popsy

[ pop-see ]

noun

, British Informal.

, plural pop·sies.

1. a girl or young woman.

popsy

/ ˈpɒpsɪ /

noun

1. old-fashioned.
   an attractive young woman

Word History and Origins

Origin of popsy¹

1860–65; generic use of a term of endearment, probably pop(pet) + -sy

Word History and Origins

Origin of popsy¹

C19: diminutive formed from pop, shortened from poppet ; originally a nursery term

Example Sentences

Never, in the uttermost depths of his subconscious, would he have been likely to label himself Popsy.

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But Sergeant Euchre merely filled his pipe as he chuckled softly, Not much, popsy-wopsy.

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Some day, popsy-wops, that soldier will drop in at our ranch and lock horns with you on the Japanese question.

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“Now do hold its dear little tongue, and go to its popsy,” said Mrs Scholtz tenderly.

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Popsy, Lady Ramsgate, is even more furious about it than his parents.

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