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.

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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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daddy More Idioms  

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

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Etymology

Origin of daddy

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

Example Sentences

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

“What is the story with Boo’s daddy anyway…what’s his name?”

From Literature

Related Words

• ancestor
• dad
• parent
• predecessor