[ noun ] an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk <noun.person>
Papa \Pa*pa"\, n. [F. papa, L. papa; cf. Gr. ?, ?, a child's word meaning father. Cf. {Pope}.] 1. A child's word for father.
2. A parish priest in the Greek Church. --Shipley.
Not papa Carl, whose best comedies were made years ago," wrote the New York Post film critic in panning "Sibling Rivalry." Carl Reiner does not dispute those sentiments.