Pappy

Pronunciation: /ˈpæpi/

Definitions of pappy

noun a term of endearment for one's father or grandfather

Example Sentences

A1 My pappy taught me how to ride a bike.

A2 Every Sunday, my pappy takes me fishing at the lake.

B1 Growing up, I always looked up to my pappy for guidance.

B2 My pappy's old war stories always fascinated me.

C1 Despite his age, my pappy still enjoys working in the garden.

C2 My pappy's wisdom and life experiences have shaped who I am today.

Examples of pappy in a Sentence

formal The elderly gentleman referred to his grandfather as 'pappy'.

informal My pappy always tells the best stories from his youth.

slang I'm heading over to my pappy's house for dinner tonight.

figurative The old tree in the backyard was like a pappy watching over the garden.

Grammatical Forms of pappy

• past tense: pappied
• plural: pappies
• comparative: pappier
• superlative: pappiest
• present tense: pappies
• future tense: will pappy
• perfect tense: has pappied
• continuous tense: is papping
• singular: pappy
• positive degree: pappy
• infinitive: to pappy
• gerund: pappying
• participle: pappying

Origin and Evolution of pappy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'pappy' is believed to have originated from the French word 'papa' which means father or dad.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'pappy' has evolved to be used informally to refer to a father or an older man in a friendly or affectionate way.