zaddy

[ --zad-ee ]

noun

, Slang.

, plural zad·dies.

1. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of zaddy¹

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

In various interviews, he has spoken openly about becoming the Internet’s “Daddy” or “Zaddy,” a label likely stemming from his masculine sex appeal and his popular paternal characters, such as his Joel and Mandalorian roles.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Others called Mr. Chew, 40, who is married with two children, a “zaddy,” a slang term that rhymes with “daddy” and refers to older, attractive men.

From New York Times

Given that the show hired Anson Mount to establish Pike as the universe's No.1 Space Zaddy, it's all but required that the credits equal his ability to get us all tingly.

From Salon

He could have played the Jedi we looked up to as some space zaddy.

From Salon