Pa

Pronunciation

• IPA: /pɑː/
• Rhymes: -ɑː

Shortened from papa.

Full definition of pa

Noun

1. (colloquial) Father, papa.
2. A short form of grandpa, grandfather.

Usage notes

Often capitalized when used to refer to a specific person; see Pa.

Hey, Pa, I'd like you to meet my friend Jamie.

Synonyms

• (father) da Irish

• (grandfather) grandpa, grandpappy

Alternative forms

• pah

Noun

1. A Maori fort.

Anagrams

• ap , Ap, AP