zaddy

American

[--zad-ee] / ˈzæd i /

noun

Slang.

an attractive man who is also stylish, charming, and self-confident.

Both actors are the perfect hybrid of the two most holy things in this world: daddy and zaddy.

Etymology

Origin of zaddy

Alteration of daddy, popularized by Ty Dolla $ign (Tyrone William Griffin, Jr.) (born 1982), American singer and songwriter, in his song “Zaddy” (2016)

Example Sentences

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In this one he's a silver-haired Space Zaddy who cooks for his crew and commands from a place of mutual respect and understanding.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2023

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