Popsy

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Grandfather. informal
  2. 2
    A girl. UK, dated, slang

    "Pilots are often interested in nothing but popsies, kites, and beer."

  3. 3
    Father. informal

    "Dear Popsy, I need your help. Mother writes that if I don't return the leg immediately she will come to the school and take it by force. You must stop her, Popsy."

Example

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"Dear Popsy, I need your help. Mother writes that if I don't return the leg immediately she will come to the school and take it by force. You must stop her, Popsy."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From pop + -sy (hypocoristic suffix), compare pops.

Etymology 2

From poppet?

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