Pappy (adjective)

1. Affectionate or familiar term for a father.
2. Old-fashioned, weak, or ineffectual.

Origin:

Informal, likely from the term "papa" which is a informal way of saying father in english, also can be used as a noun for father, or in older times for grandfather.

Examples:

1. The boy affectionately called his father "pappy".
2. The old man was called pappy by his grandchildren.
3. He was a pappy old man, unable to keep up with his energetic grandchildren.
4. The pappy old man was too weak to do much of anything.
5. His pappy hands shook as he tried to pour the tea.