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Papa
2 of 2communications code word
Pa·pa
pə-ˈpä 
ˈpä-pə
—used as a code word for the letter p
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Noun
a proud papa of newborn twins
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Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
The proud papa was seen picking up eco-friendly Coterie diapers and what looked like celebration supplies—including some traditional cigars and champagne for toasting their newest family member!
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 3 Nov. 2024
He’s said to be even more conservative than his papa.
—Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Oct. 2024
At its heart, this dish is essentially papas con chorizo, a dish in Mexican cuisine that combines potatoes and chorizo.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 9 Oct. 2024
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Noun
One of life’s greatest gifts is being your & your sibling’s papa!!
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
The proud papa was seen picking up eco-friendly Coterie diapers and what looked like celebration supplies—including some traditional cigars and champagne for toasting their newest family member!
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 3 Nov. 2024
He’s said to be even more conservative than his papa.
—Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Oct. 2024
At its heart, this dish is essentially papas con chorizo, a dish in Mexican cuisine that combines potatoes and chorizo.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Papa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/papa. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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papa
noun
pa·pa
ˈpäp-ə
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