noun a term of endearment for one's father or grandfather
Pappy can be used informally to refer to someone as old-fashioned or out of touch.
In the context of whiskey production, pappy refers to the highly sought-after Pappy Van Winkle bourbon brand.
Pappy is a colloquial term for grandfather, often used in Southern dialects.
Pappy is a term commonly used in the Southern United States to refer to an older man, often a grandfather figure.
Pappy can be used as a term of endearment for an older person, similar to 'grandpa' or 'pops'.
In literature, 'pappy' may be used to describe a character's demeanor or speech style, such as a 'pappy old man'.
In psychology, 'pappy' may be used to refer to a client's relationship with their father figure and how it impacts their behavior.