Daddy

/ˈdædi/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A colloquial term for father.

My daddy taught me how to ride a bike.

Used informally to refer to a male partner or boyfriend, often in a playful or affectionate manner.

She called him 'daddy' as a term of endearment.

A term used to describe a man who is perceived as dominant or in control in certain contexts, often used in a playful or flirtatious way.

He's the daddy of the team, always taking charge of the situation.

Derived from the diminutive form of 'dad', used in children's speech.

sugar daddy

A wealthy older man who spends money on a younger person in return for companionship.

father

A male parent.

daddy-o

A casual term used to address a man, often in a playful context.

paternal

Relating to a father.

A man who is significantly older and is in a romantic or sexual relationship with a younger person.

She prefers dating daddies who take her out to fancy dinners.

A term for someone who is seen as a leader or authority figure in a social group.

In our circle, he's the daddy who organizes everything.