papa

[pəˈpɑː]

papa Definition

father.

Using papa: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "papa" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Papa, can we go to the park today?

  • Example

    My papa is the best dad in the world.

  • Example

    He looks just like his papa.

papa Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for papa

Phrases with papa

  • one's grandfather

    Example

    Grandpapa always tells us stories about his youth.

  • a male bear, especially one with cubs, regarded as being aggressive when defending its young

    Example

    The hiker was attacked by a papa bear when he got too close to its cubs.

  • an older man who financially supports a younger person, typically a woman, in exchange for companionship or sexual favors

    Example

    She's dating a sugar papa who pays for her rent and shopping sprees.

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Summary: papa in Brief

'Papa' [pəˈpɑː] is an informal term for 'father'. It is used affectionately by children and adults alike. 'Papa' has synonyms such as 'dad', 'daddy', and 'pop', and is often used in phrases like 'papa bear' and 'sugar papa'.

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