Daddy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdæd.i/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Daddy is a noun meaning (usually childish) Father.
Meaning
(usually childish) Father.
More Meanings
- (informal, with article) A perfect example, a role model.
- (informal, in early use chiefly African-American Vernacular) A male lover.
- (BDSM, sexual slang) A dominant male partner, often used as an address.
- (vulgar, slang) A sexually attractive man, particularly—but not exclusively—a father or an older man.
- (dated slang) An informal term of address for a man.
- (slang) A male juvenile delinquent in a reformatory who dominates the other inmates through threats and violence.
- (slang, obsolete) A stage manager.
Example Sentences
the daddy of them all
Rock 'n' roll is cool, daddy, and you know it!
The very attractive Daddy-type in the harness and cap.
The guy I've been dating offered to do bondage with me, and I was like "Yes please, daddy."
Word Forms
- daddies
- daddie
- daddying
- daddied
- daddier
- daddiest
Synonyms for daddy
Depending on context, synonyms include dad, dada, papa, pop, ayr, ba.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dad, papa, pater, dada, old man, pop.
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