1. semiliquid food: soft semiliquid food, usually mashed or pulped, especially for babies or sick people
2. trivial or worthless material: something such as a book, movie, or television program that is regarded as lacking in depth and substance and is considered worthless
3. U.S. political patronage: political patronage in the form of money or favors
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[14th century. Via French< Latin pappa "food," children's word]
