Informal term for father; also plural of pop, meaning sudden sharp sounds or carbonated drinks
Imitative word representing the sound of something bursting or popping; as father term, from papa
Calling your dad 'pops' started because the word imitates the sound of a cork popping - it's got that same sudden, explosive energy that dads often have when they're excited or surprised!
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