pops
pops · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
(Informal) An affectionate term for one's father.
- 2.
Short, sharp sounds like those made by small explosions.
- 3.
(Informal) Carbonated beverages; soft drinks (regional usage).
- 4.
Third person singular present of pop; makes a sudden sharp sound or bursts.
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Etymology
From Middle English poppen, of imitative origin. The sense of "father" is from childish pronunciation of "papa."