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If you go back to 'Pretty Fly,' it was a very popish song, but there was a satirical side to it, and I think that's cool. I like the idea that it's making people think just a little bit.
Dexter Holland

Meaning of "popish" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF POPISH

popish  [ˈpəʊpɪʃ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF POPISH

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Popish is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES POPISH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

popish

Papist

Papist is a term or an anti-Catholic slur, referring to the Roman Catholic Church, its teachings, practices, or adherents. The term was coined during the English Reformation to denote a person whose loyalties were to the Pope, rather than to the Church of England. Over time, however, the term came to mean one who supported Papal authority over all Christians; it thus entered widespread use, especially among Anglicans and Presbyterians. The word, dating from 1534, derives from Latin papa, meaning "Pope". The word was in common use by Protestant writers until the mid-nineteenth century, as shown by its frequent appearance in Thomas Macaulay's History of England from the Accession of James II and in other works of that period, even those with no controversial intent. It also appeared in the compound form "Crypto-Papist", referring to members of Protestant churches who at heart were allegedly Catholics. a Kick at the Broad-Bottoms!, shows King George III exclaiming "what! what! bring in the Papists!". James Gillray, 1807.

Definition of popish in the English dictionary

The definition of popish in the dictionary is belonging to or characteristic of Roman Catholicism.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH POPISH


apish
ˈeɪpɪʃ
blimpish
ˈblɪmpɪʃ
cheapish
ˈtʃiːpɪʃ
dampish
ˈdæmpɪʃ
foppish
ˈfɒpɪʃ
grumpish
ˈɡrʌmpɪʃ
impish
ˈɪmpɪʃ
Lappish
ˈlæpɪʃ
lumpish
ˈlʌmpɪʃ
mopish
ˈməʊpɪʃ
papish
ˈpeɪpɪʃ
raspish
ˈrɑːspɪʃ
sharpish
ˈʃɑːpɪʃ
sheepish
ˈʃiːpɪʃ
snappish
ˈsnæpɪʃ
steepish
ˈstiːpɪʃ
uppish
ˈʌpɪʃ
vampish
ˈvæmpɪʃ
waspish
ˈwɒspɪʃ
wimpish
ˈwɪmpɪʃ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE POPISH

popeling
Popemobile
popera
poperin
popery
popeship
popette
popeyed
popgun
popinjay
Popish Plot
popishly
popjoy
poplar
poplar kitten
poplin
poplinette
popliteal
popliteus
popmobility

WORDS THAT END LIKE POPISH

aspish
dumpish
frumpish
glumpish
guttersnipish
hippish
mugwumpish
mumpish
pish
plumpish
poppish
quippish
rompish
scampish
swampish
trampish
trollopish
wampish
will-o-the-wispish
wispish

Synonyms and antonyms of popish in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «popish» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF POPISH

Find out the translation of popish to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of popish from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «popish» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

天主教的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

papista
570 millions of speakers

English

popish
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Popish
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كاثوليكي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

папистский
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

papista
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পোপধর্র্মসম্বন্ধীয়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

papiste
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Popish
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

papistisch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ローマカトリックの
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

천주교
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Popish
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thuộc về quyền giáo hoàng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

போப் சார்ந்த
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पॉपिश
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

katolik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

papista
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

popish
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

папістський
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

papal
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

παπικό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

pouslik
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

popish
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

popish
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of popish

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «POPISH»

The term «popish» is normally little used and occupies the 136.318 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «POPISH» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about popish

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QUOTES WITH «POPISH»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word popish.
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Dexter Holland
If you go back to 'Pretty Fly,' it was a very popish song, but there was a satirical side to it, and I think that's cool. I like the idea that it's making people think just a little bit.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «POPISH»

Discover the use of popish in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to popish and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The History of Popish Transubstantiation: To which is ...
To which is Premised and Opposed the Catholick Doctrin of the Holy Scripture, the Ancient Fathers and the Reformed Churches, about the Sacred Elements and Presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament of the Eucharist John Cosin.
John Cosin, 1676
2
The Popish Plot: A Study in the History of the Reign of ...
The heir of a Popish ancestor, not conforming before the age of sixteen years, shall suffer the penalties of the above statutes and forfeit two-thirds of his land to the King to answer the arrears of twenty pounds a month, according to the act of 23 ...
John Pollock, 1903
3
Ireland and the Popish Plot
The first expansive study of how when the Popish Plot of 1678 came to light, fears of an Irish Catholic rebellion amongst Ireland's uneasy Protestant elite, who dominated over the Catholic majority population, were manipulated in England in ...
John Gibney, 2009
4
Secrets of the Kingdom: British Radicals from the Popish ...
This volume completes a trilogy that explores the history of British political and religious radicalism - in England, Scotland, Ireland, and British exile communities on the Continent - from the restoration of the monarchy in 1660 to the ...
Richard L. Greaves, 1992
5
The Popish Plot
As a result, hundreds of Catholics suffered imprisonment and 24 were executed. Here is the background of that plot, its development, and its long-term repercussions.
John Philipps Kenyon, 2000
6
Diaries of the Popish Plot: Being the Diaries of Israel ...
"This collection of original material on the Popish Plot, replete with a fine index, annotation, & other necessary scholarly appurtenances, makes the book a significant addition to Stuart studies."-Reprint Bulletin.
‎1977
7
A Tragedy, Called the Popish Plot, Reviv'd: Detecting the ...
Detecting the Secret League Between the Late King James and the French King : the Popish Conspiracy to Murder His Present Majesty King William : and the Wicked Contrivance for Adulterating the Coin of this Kingdom : with Many Other ...
Titus Oates, 1696
8
Journal of the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society
Parish of Masshouses Rcputed Officiating Popish Priests Convents of Fryars or Nuns Magourna One new Masshouse lately One reputed Popish Priest . Strolling Fryars come often built .. . . .. .. into this Parish Ahabologh . . The same Priest of ...
‎1892
9
Journal
A reputed Popish Priest to each Parish, namely, four in all Two reputed Officiating Priests One Popish Priest One Popish Priest One Popish Priest One reputed Popish Priest . . One Popish Priest . . , . One reputed Officiating Priest One Popish  ...
Cork Historical and Archaeological Society, 1893
10
An Account of the Behaviour of the Fourteen Late Popish ...
And Their Discourses with the Ordinary, Viz. Mr. Staley, Mr. Coleman, Mr. Grove, Mr. Ireland, Mr. Pickering, Mr. Green, Mr. Hill, Mr. Berry, Mr. Whitebread, Mr. Harcourt, Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Gawen, Mr. Turner, and Mr. Langhorn : Also a Confutation ...
Samuel Smith, 1679

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «POPISH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term popish is used in the context of the following news items.
1
LIBERTY'S SECRETS
... in Europe, not because he disdained religion (at that point), but for “withholding the scripture from the public in Popish [Catholic] countries. «WND.com, Jul 15»
2
The Fiction of Robert Hugh Benson
The story takes place during the reign of Charles II, an era rife with political intrigue, including the Popish Plot. Roger Mallock, the fictitious ... «Catholic World Report, Jul 15»
3
'Cruise' cowriter Chase Rice opening for Kenny Chesney at Quicken …
“'Ignite the Night' had more popish stuff, which was popular at the time,” Rice said. “I realized that's cool, but that's not 100 percent me. I want to ... «News-Herald.com, Jul 15»
4
Drew Lindsey outpolls Tim Frew to head IBEW Local 280
... treasurer; Executive Board at-large members Jeremy Kroon, Michael Popish, and Mike Williams; and Examining Board members Christopher ... «Nwlaborpress, Jul 15»
5
Deschutes and Crook Counties property transactions
Charles R. and Kathleen R. Popish to Chris A. and Cheri A. Redgrave, Boones Borough No. 2, Lot 7, Block 3, $477,000. • Janet L. Maurer ... «Bend Bulletin, Jun 15»
6
Review: Star Crossed Lovers | Dallas Symphony Orchestra | Morton …
Both were convincingly popish and demonstrated significant control of their instruments. However, the tendency to pull the microphone away ... «TheaterJones Performing Arts News, Jun 15»
7
Why Stan Wawrinka's Party-Crashing French Open Win Breaks Up …
Off goes the American-popish hip-hop. Wawrinka began warring to a fierce beat a la Drowning Pool's "Let the Bodies Hit the Floor.". «Bleacher Report, Jun 15»
8
Big El Jebel development proposal gets key endorsement
Tony Popish, Eagle County. •“Our valley CAN survive without this type of massive city development. There has to be someone with backbone ... «Aspen Times, Jun 15»
9
Banging on the drum all day keeps kids rapt
“Today's concert is geared toward families with younger children, with a wide variety of music — classical, video game and popish — that ... «Naples Daily News, May 15»
10
Top 5 Sets From Mysteryland USA 2015
... 2nd time seeing Madeon in a month, I fully expected for him to play most of his tracks from his new Adventure album along with other popish, ... «Stoney Roads, May 15»

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