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Definition of pappy

pappy

/ˈpæp.i/
pap · py
Plural:pappies
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• noun

1

American An informal or regional term for a father or grandfather, often used as a form of address.

Example

"His pappy taught him how to fish in the mountain streams when he was just a boy."

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• adjective

1

Resembling pap; having a soft, mushy, or semi-liquid consistency.

Example

"The overripe fruit had turned into a sweet, pappy mash at the bottom of the bowl."

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• Rhymes for pappy

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

The noun sense meaning 'father' arose in the 18th century as a diminutive of 'pap' or 'papa', ultimately from nursery talk. The adjective sense meaning 'soft or mushy' derives from 'pap' (soft food for infants or invalids) combined with the suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pappy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pappy
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