poppa
Americannoun
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
"The first two contests she's been at I've made finals," said the proud poppa.
From Time Magazine Archive
Mercury: But don't you ever make mistakes, poppa?
From Time Magazine Archive
Hey, G.I., no momma, no poppa, you catch my G.I. money okay?
From Time Magazine Archive
My momma and poppa appeared from the shadows.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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