papa
Dad, daddy, father; a familiar or old-fashioned term of address to one’s fatherDad, daddy, father; a familiar or old-fashioned term of address to one’s father.
Meaning
3 senses(childish, often)Dad, daddy, father; a familiar or old-fashioned term of address to one’s father.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
(informal)A pet name for one's grandfather.
A parish priest in the Greek Orthodox Church.
Examples
20 sentencesMy papa said no.
Тато сказав ні. — deniko
Come to Papa.
Mennad is a better papa than you.
Papa and mama go exercising every morning.
Papa made sure all the lights were turned off before going to bed.
Origin
From French papa, from Middle French papa, from Old French papa, from Latin papa, probablyFrom French papa, from Middle French papa, from Old French papa, from Latin papa, probably originally a reduplicated imitation of a child's early efforts at vocalising Latin pater (“father”). Compare Ancient Greek πάππας (páppas, “papa, daddy”).
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