Poppy

Alternative form of poppy (“father, grandfather, or other male authority figure of a similar standing”).

Proper noun alt of, alternative

  1. Alternative form of poppy (“father, grandfather, or other male authority figure of a similar standing”).
    • My grandfather, whom we all call "Poppy", loves children and enjoys imparting his knowledge of aspects to them. ... Cell phones were not invented at the time, however, so I could not contact Poppy to help me end the...
  2. Former U.S. president George H. W. Bush

Proper noun UK

  1. A female given name from English, a flower name used since the end of the 19th century.
    • "It is a very pretty name, Mma. I should like to be called Poppy." The compliment drew a smile. "I used to be very embarrassed about it," said Poppy. "I used to try to hide my name from people. I thought it was a very...