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

“I’ll give Biden credit for the things Biden’s done,” said Popsy Robinson, a 71-year-old Biden voter, when asked whether he believes Harris deserves to share in the president’s achievements.

From Los Angeles Times

The Oxford Dictionary of English is the source licensed by Apple and Google, meaning that when users search for the definition of woman on either, they are given a list of “similar” words including chick, bint, popsy, wifie, besom, wench and maid.

From The Guardian

When she finally picked up the phone she said, “He’s passed out on the bathroom floor, Popsy. He’s screaming for me to run out and buy him some Preparation H.”

From Literature

Mary Anne yelled from the back of the car, “You know what Chicago is, Popsy? It’s the hemorrhoid of the planet earth.”

From Literature

“Birds, eh, Popsy,” Ben intoned.

From Literature