papa
/pəˈpɑː/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: papas
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Dad, daddy, father; a familiar or old-fashioned term of address to one’s father.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A pet name for one's grandfather.
NounRegister: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Any pinball tournament held under the auspices of the Professional and Amateur Pinball Association.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “papa” mean?
Dad, daddy, father; a familiar or old-fashioned term of address to one’s father.
Is “papa” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.