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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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  • I seem to recall seeing a thread somewhere referencing a Nintendo Power comic, where Luigi asked the same question and there ended up being no "official" response. – erik Apr 30 '14 at 05:39
  • Yeah, from what I've been able to surmise there is no "official" meaning, so your guesses are as meaningful as anyone elses. –  Apr 30 '14 at 05:40
  • I always thought "Pow!" or "Power" – Mkalafut Apr 30 '14 at 19:15

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