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

Unbeknown to him, Jessica's gaze had caught on a little girl in a rainbow skirt, confused, scared and alone - calling out for her mummy and daddy.

From BBC

"My daddy died in 2013, and on his death bed he asked us to keep going and don't let this go," he said.

From BBC

For the residents of Catfish Row, “your daddy’s rich” sounds wishful, ironic.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a word or two, the film hints that she’s an orphan and he has daddy issues.

From Los Angeles Times

She and her dad had chosen music for her wedding next year, including a "daddy dance" but she lost him just a few weeks later and now the planning has stopped.

From BBC

Related Words

• ancestor
• dad
• parent
• predecessor