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    Patwa headword

    Puppa

    /PUP-ah/

    Noun
    Gloss
    "Father"
    Definition
    Father or a respectful term for an older man.
    Example
    "Puppa, mi need some help."
    Origin
    Patois pronunciation of papa.

    Puppa often turns up alongside Papa in Patwa conversation. Look up both in the lexicon index, and use the Jamaican Patois translator whenever you're ready to build a full sentence.