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Pappy vs Zappy - What's the difference?

pappy | zappy |

In informal terms the difference between pappy and zappy

is that pappy is one's grandfather while zappy is lively or energetic.

As a noun pappy

is father.

As a proper noun Pappy

is one's grandfather.

pappy

English

Etymology 1

Adjective

(er)
  • Like pap; soft; mushy.

    • Etymology 2

    Noun

    (pappies)
  • (colloquial, regional) father
  • (colloquial, regional) grandfather
    • Derived terms
    * grandpappy

    zappy

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • (informal) lively or energetic.