ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Daddyish

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Daddyish is an adjective meaning (informal) Resembling or characteristic of a father; paternal.

Meaning

(informal) Resembling or characteristic of a father; paternal.

Example Sentences

Often the nice people are women, and the good fortune arrives in the form of protective, daddyish suitors who enjoy lavishing compliments and Champagne on the objects of their attention.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include daddy, daddish, dadlike, parentish, parentlike, grandfatherly.

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