poppa

[pop-uh]

noun

Informal.

1. father.

Word History and Origins

Origin of poppa¹

First recorded in 1765–75; variant of papa

Example Sentences

“Poppa Ckrab” and “Little Poppa Ckrab,” is charged with two counts of murder in aid of racketeering.

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“Baby Poppa Ckrab,” of Lancaster, was arrested Tuesday.

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“Big Poppa Ckrab,” is charged with one count of attempted murder in aid of racketeering, two counts of murder in aid of racketeering and one count of being a felon in possession of ammunition.

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The Brooklyn emcee and “Big Poppa” rapper, born Christopher Wallace, was among the most successful acts launched by embattled music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.

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A number of television productions across Southern California temporarily paused work, including “NCIS,” “Poppa’s House” and “Abbott Elementary.”

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