Daddy Definition & Meaning

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Synonyms daddy American [dad-ee] / ˈdæd i /

noun

plural

daddies

1. Informal. a diminutive of dad.

2. Slang. sugar daddy.

3. Slang. an affectionate or familiar term of address to a boyfriend or male romantic partner, especially if he is older.

verb (used with object)

daddied, daddying

1. Chiefly Appalachian. to father or sire.

idioms

1. daddy of all, the greatest or most notable example of.

   the daddy of all motorcycles.

daddy British / ˈdædɪ /

noun

1. an informal word for father

2. slang the supreme or finest example

   the daddy of them all

3. slang the dominant male in a group; boss; top man

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1. see big daddy; granddaddy of them all; sugar daddy.

Etymology

Origin of daddy

First recorded in 1490–1500; dad 1 + -y 2

Example Sentences

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"She is understandably traumatised by this and is now suffering with separation anxiety with me because she does not want me to go and not come back 'like daddy did'."

From BBC

Danny started to approach one when a tall daddy alpaca rose from his sleep and barred the way.

From Literature

My mama’s name is Ida, and even though our names are near-to-identical, my daddy says them real different.

From Literature

“I bet my daddy’s driving around, looking for me right now,” Rashawn said.

From Literature

Sometimes, while Sam watched, his daddy stood in the bathroom and shaved carefully around his beard.

From Literature

Related Words

• ancestor
• dad
• parent
• predecessor

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