popish UK /ˈpəʊpɪʃ/US /ˈpoʊpɪʃ/ adjective2 •(offensive) of or pertaining to Roman CatholicismI do, therefore, much blame the petulcity of whatsoever author, that should dare to impute a Popish affection to him […] — 1629 •(offensive) acting like, or holding beliefs similar to, the pope. formsmore Popish · more popish · most Popish · most popish