What does the "P" stand for in Super Mario's P-Switches? [closed]

In pretty much every Super Mario platformer game after Super Mario Bros 3, there is a "P-switch" which turns blocks into coins and vice-versa (and sometimes some other thing, like make special blocks appear). Many people assume it stands for "Power" and some think it might stand for "Paratroopa" because "P-wings" let you fly like a Paratroopa (sort of), but these are all unsourced guesses.

Incredibly, as far as I can tell, the internet simply does not know what the P actually stand for!

The trusty P-switch itself

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What does the P button in Mario stand for?

Swaps Brick Blocks and coins and/or reveals Blue Coins. P Switches (alternatively hyphenated as P-Switches or P-switches), originally called Switch Blocks and also known as P Switch Blocks or Trample Switches, are objects found in several Super Mario games such as Super Mario Bros.

What does the P in P switch stand for?

P most likely stands for "Push" because you push the button.

What does the P stand for in Super Mario Bros. 3?

The P-Wing is a special item that debuted in Super Mario Bros. 3. The "P" stands for "Paratroopa" or "Patapata" (the Japanese name for that enemy). It is considered a successor to the power-up simply known as the Wing.

How do you get the yellow P switch in Super Mario maker?

The P Switch is an object in Super Mario Maker. It is available to use upon receiving the fifth shipment of items (as soon as the sixth day).

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