papa

/ˈpɑpə/
/ˈpɑpɑ/
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Other forms: papas

Definitions of papa
  1. noun
    an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
    synonyms: dad, dada, daddy, pa, pappa, pop
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    type of:
    begetter, father, male parent
    a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
Pronunciation
US
/ˈpɑpə/
UK
/ˈpɑpɑ/
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