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DictionarypopFather
noun

pop

An informal word for a father.

My pop always makes pancakes for us on Sunday mornings.

Etymology
popEnglishfather

Pop belongs to the family of familiar father names such as papa. It serves as an informal or affectionate form of address.

More examples

  • I call my pop every evening.
  • Thanks for the ride, Pop.
  • Her pop teaches her how to change a flat tire.

Forms

pop · pops

Similar words

dad
An everyday informal word for father, with broader usage.
daddy
A more childlike or affectionate name for a father.