Popeye Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈpɑˌpaɪ/

PAH-pai

UK

/ˈpɒpˌaɪ/

POP-ai

Definition

Popeye is a famous cartoon character, a sailor known for his strength and love of spinach, which makes him even stronger.

Usage & Nuances

'Popeye' refers specifically to the cartoon character, not used as a general noun or adjective. Often used to reference strength or eating spinach; can sometimes be used jokingly to describe someone strong or who likes spinach.

• Spanish: Popeye
• Portuguese (BR): Popeye
• Portuguese (PT): Popeye
• Chinese (Simplified): 大力水手
• Chinese (Traditional): 大力水手
• Hindi: पोपाई
• Arabic: باباي
• Bengali: পোপাই
• Russian: Папай
• Japanese: ポパイ
• Vietnamese: Popeye
• Korean: 뽀빠이
• Turkish: Temel Reis - Popeye
• Urdu: پاپائے
• Indonesian: Popeye

Example Sentences

Popeye is a sailor who eats a lot of spinach.

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Children like watching Popeye cartoons.

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Popeye becomes stronger after eating spinach.

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When I was a kid, I wanted to be like Popeye and eat lots of spinach.

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My friends tease me and call me Popeye because I always eat spinach at lunch.

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I haven't seen a Popeye cartoon in years, but I still remember his adventures.

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