poppa
word
Definition
An informal, affectionate word for father (dad), mostly used by children or in US English, and sometimes refers to a grandfather.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and affectionate, especially common among young children in the US. Rarely used by adults, except when quoting a child or being playful. Different from 'papa' or 'dad'; avoid using in formal contexts.
Spanish: papá (informal) - papi (muy informal)Portuguese (BR): papai (informal) - vovô (raro/jocoso)Portuguese (PT): papa (informal) - vovô (raro/brincadeira)Chinese (Simplified): 爸比（口语, 非正式）- 爸爸（更常见）Chinese (Traditional): 爸比（口語，非正式）- 爸爸（較常見）Hindi: पापा (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: بابا (غير رسمي)Bengali: পপ্পাRussian: поппаJapanese: ポッパVietnamese: poppaKorean: 파빠Turkish: poppaUrdu: پاپا (امریکن انداز میں، والد یا نانا)Indonesian: poppa
Example Sentences
My poppa is reading me a story.
basic
I made a card for my poppa.
basic
Hey poppa, want to play catch with me?
natural
Poppa, can you help me tie my shoes?
basic
When I was little, I always called my grandpa 'poppa'.
natural
I remember poppa laughing at all my silly jokes.
natural