pa

noun

ˈpä How to pronounce pa (audio)
Definition of panext
as in dad
a male human parent I cherish my memories of the times that I went fishing with my pa

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pa
  1. dad
  2. father
  3. daddy
  4. papa
Noun
  • Does little Arabella care about going to another stuffy awards dinner with her pompous dad?
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 17 July 2026
  • My dad was the lobbyist for the state telephone company who worked with the Maryland legislature in the 1960s through the ’80s.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Definition of dad
Noun
  • Chalamet was also accompanied by his father, Marc Chalamet, who is originally from Nîmes, France.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026
  • This exhausting existence has kept Lucky emotionally dependent on her father.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026
Definition of father
Noun
  • In the black-and-white photo, the daddy-daughter duo appeared to be spending some quality time together.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • In their respective grief, mommy issues, daughter issues, and, in the case of Armand and Daniel, daddy issues, our vampires are giving each other a run for their money over who is the most beautiful, most unwell.
    — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 29 June 2026
Definition of daddy
Noun
  • Authentic Mexican street tacos, agua frescas and papas asadas (roasted potatoes).
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
  • There will be a Daddy’s Kingdom, with a VIP zone featuring a throne-style photo opportunity as well as treats, games, giveaways and pampering experiences just for papa.
    — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
Definition of papa
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“Pa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pa. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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