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pappy Meaning & Definition

/ˈpæpi/

What Does Pappy Mean?

As an adjective, pappy means Like pap; soft; mushy. As a noun, it means A father. As a noun, it means Father.

Word Facts for Pappy

Part of speechadjective, noun
Pronunciation//ˈpæpi//
Syllables1
Pluralpappies
Comparative / superlativepappier, pappiest

Pappy Definition (Adjective)

  1. Like pap; soft; mushy.

Pappy as a Noun

  1. A father.
  2. A grandfather.

Noun

  1. Father
  2. Grandfather

Synonyms of Pappy

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Antonyms of Pappy

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Pappy in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

pappy (comparative pappier, superlative pappiest)

pappy (plural pappies)

Words That Rhyme With Pappy

Origin of Pappy

Origin 1: From pap + -y.

Origin 2: From papa + -y.

How to Pronounce Pappy

The standard pronunciation of pappy is //ˈpæpi//, spoken in 1 syllable.

Questions People Ask About Pappy

Is pappy an adjective or a noun?

Pappy is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is the plural of pappy?

The plural of pappy is pappies.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of pappy?

The comparative form is pappier and the superlative form is pappiest.

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