Words similar to popsy

Example sentences for: popsy

How can you use “popsy” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

Popsies date back to 1862 as an endearing designation: Popsy have you seen my toothbrush? and, according to the OED is a kind of running extension of pop , an endearing appellation for a girl friend, woman, a casual female acquaintance.
Popsy, popsie, popsy-wopsy may sound North American in origin because of their use in radio and music-hall songs, but they are much older than that.
As a term of endearment girlie and girly are in the same category as popsy: Girlie, have you seen my toothbrush? in the sense of being less often heard, although it goes back to the 19th century.