The word 'pops' can mean a few things! It can be a fun way to say 'dad' or 'father.' It can also mean something that makes a popping sound, like a balloon bursting or popcorn popping.
You say 'pops' like this: pahps. It rhymes with 'hops' and 'mops'!
The word 'pops' comes from the word 'pop,' which has been used for a long time to describe a quick, sharp sound. It became a friendly way to refer to fathers in the 20th century.