papa
pronunciation
How to pronounce papa in British English:
UK [pəˈpɑ:]
How to pronounce papa in American English:
US [ˈpɑpə]
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- Noun:
- an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
Word Origin
- papa
- papa: see pope
- papa (n.)
- "father," 1680s, from French papa, from Latin papa, originally a child's word, similar to Greek pappa (vocative) "o father," pappas "father," pappos "grandfather." The native word is daddy; first use of papa was in courtly speech, as a continental affectation, not used by common folk until late 18c.
Antonym
Example
- 1. Inside , papa would have seven perfect magic snowballs .
- 2. Where 's papa going with that ax ?
- 3. My family carries on papa 's magic .
- 4. I broke papa 's glass just now .
- 5. Soon enough , papa would open that old ice chest .