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poppa

poppa

18 8.7
A stage name used by a performer in music
  • proper noun
  • /ˈpɑːpə/
  • Informal
translation icon : nombre artístico
  • "Now that you mention it, Poppa, I do remember Betty talking about us being real sick once."
  • Big Poppa
  • Poppa - Warning, The Notorious
  • Poppa by Notorious B.I.G.

Examples

  • Well, Poppa, what do I do now?

    Cool Runnings (1993)

  • "Shall I paint you as you are, Poppa," I asked politely, "or as you wish to be remembered?"

    Fiction book (1992)

  • All right, Pizza Poppa, relax.

    Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)

  • "Of course, Poppa," she said, puzzled that he would ask that.

    Fiction book (1993)

  • "Patrice, where you been?" Poppa asked, taking her by the shoulder and leading her back to the bar.

    Fiction book (1993)

  • Thank you, Poppa.

    Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)

  • "Couldn't sleep, Poppa?" she asked as she stood in the doorway.

    Fiction book (1993)

  • You can watch the music video featuring Big Poppa on YouTube.

  • Many fans still refer to him as Big Poppa for his iconic persona.

  • The artist known as Pizza Poppa brought a new flavor to the culinary world.

Synonyms

Pepa
vspoppa
5 7.7

A woman's first name common in Spanish-speaking countries

is a stage or performer name often adopted by musicians

Surface Forms

poppa main

Etymology

Poppa is often used as a stage name because it borrows the short, friendly sound of pop or pa, so it gives a performer a familiar, strong feel like a 'leader' to fans.