daddy

[ dad-ee ]

noun

, plural dad·dies.

1. Informal. a diminutive of dad ¹.
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.

verb (used with object)

, dad·died, dad·dy·ing.

1. Chiefly Appalachian. to father or sire.

daddy

/ ˈdædɪ /

noun

1. an informal word for father
2. the daddy slang.
   the supreme or finest example

   the daddy of them all

3. slang.
   the dominant male in a group; boss; top man

Word History and Origins

Origin of daddy¹

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

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. daddy of all, Informal. the greatest or most notable example of:

   the daddy of all motorcycles.

More idioms and phrases containing daddy

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

Example Sentences

In one of his final addresses, he tells his wife: “Lots of love to our dear children. Do tell them how much Daddy misses them and will come back as soon as he has finished his work”.

From BBC

“I’ll miss his hugs and kisses and unconditional devotion and advice. Daddy, it is an honor to be your daughter. Your love lives forever,” she wrote on Instagram.

From Los Angeles Times

I didn’t want to have to become a businessperson, but that is what — without a sugar daddy or a trust fund, and outside the confines of academia — being an artist does to you.

From Salon

Earlier this year, Fox confirmed on Alex Cooper’s “Call Her Daddy” podcast that she and Kelly were no longer engaged while suggesting there might still be something between them.

From Los Angeles Times

Since each “Shadows” season finds a way to relate the real demons we’re grappling with through its characters, the writers have tapped Laszlo to play out our Daddy issues.

From Salon

Related Words

• ancestor
• dad
• parent
• predecessor