pappy en · ADJ · etymology 1
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈpæpi/
Etymology
From pap + -y.
Meanings
- Like pap; soft; mushy.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pappier | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| pappiest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
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pappy en · NOUN · etymology 2
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈpæpi/
Etymology
Etymology tree English papa Proto-Germanic *-j-, *-ij- Proto-West Germanic *-i, *-ī Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English pappy From papa + -y.
Meanings
- (colloquial, regional) A father.
- (colloquial, regional) A grandfather.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pappies | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| pappie | alternative | lexicographic |