Poppy

poppy English <dab!> Etymology 1 Proper noun en mostly UK en female English, a flower name used since the end of the 19th century. en 2006 Alexander McCall Smith Blue Shoes and Happiness 1-904598-63-3 "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 silly name."Mma Ramotswe shook her head. There was nothing embarrassing about the name Poppy, but there was no telling what names people would find embarrassing. Etymology 2 Proper noun en as a term of address en poppy father, grandfather, or other male authority figure of a similar standing. en 2008 April 29 Steven Keslowitz From Poland to Brooklyn 120 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 hiccups. en informal Former U.S. president George H. W. Bush en Male family members Nicknames for individuals Titles