papa
Translation
papa, dad
Examples
My papa is coming home soon.
My papa is coming home soon.
She called out, 'Papa!'
She called out, 'Papa!'
Grammar Patterns
((one's)) papa one's father My papa is coming home soon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dad, daddy, father
Etymology
From French 'papa', ultimately from Latin 'pappa', a child's word for 'father'. It's a reduplication of a simple sound, common in many languages for parental terms.
Memory Tips
The sound 'pa-pa' is one of the first sounds a baby makes, often associated with 'father'.