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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of popsy1

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

Origin of popsy1

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

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.

“If that’s where we’re goin’ to school, you can forget it, Popsy,” Mary Anne blurted out.

“That just means you’re not high-ranked enough to get us a house, huh, Popsy,” Mary Anne said.

“That’s a little sicko, Popsy, a little sicko-sexual weirdness, I would say,” Mary Anne said, pulling her robe down.

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