daddy Meaning & Definition
What Does Daddy Mean?
Daddy is used as a noun meaning Also used as a term of address: a father; one's father. It is also used to mean Often in the form the daddy of: the most important or influential man in a field or group; a doyen. As a verb, it means To father (a child); to beget, to sire. As an adjective, it means Characteristic of or resembling a dad or father.
Daddy in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈdædi/ |
| Synonyms | pop, dada and dad |
| Plural | daddies |
| Comparative / superlative | daddier, daddiest |
| Verb forms | daddies, daddying, daddied |
Daddy Definition (Noun)
- Also used as a term of address: a father; one's father.
- Often in the form the daddy of: the most important or influential man in a field or group; a doyen.
I was a fine trumpet player, the daddy of them all.
- Chiefly used as a term of address: a man who is not one's father, often but not necessarily older than oneself.
Rock ’n’ roll is cool, daddy, and you know it!
- Often used as a term of address: a dominant male sexual partner.
The guy I’ve been dating offered to do bondage with me, and I was like “Yes please, daddy.”
- An older masculine sexual partner, especially one who is more sexually dominant; specifically, one who prefers younger partners.
- A dominant partner in a homosexual relationship; especially one who provides protection to a more vulnerable inmate.
- A husband; also, a woman's (often older) male lover; a sexually attractive man; a hunk.
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- Often in the form old daddy: a man or an organization regarded as having the qualities of a father, especially in being in a position of authority, or outdated or paternalistic.
Often in the form the daddy of: the most significant of a number of things; a perfect example.
the daddy of them all
- Often in the form the daddy of: the most significant of a number of things; a perfect example.
the daddy of them all
- A male juvenile delinquent in a reformatory, or a male prisoner in a prison, who dominates other inmates through threats and violence.
- A man who gives away the bride at a wedding, in the absence of her actual father.
- A man in charge of a casual ward (“the section of a workhouse where itinerants and tramps could be accommodated for one night”), generally an elderly pauper.
- An accomplice selected to win the prize in a fraudulent lottery or raffle.
- A stage manager.
Daddy as a Verb
- To father (a child); to beget, to sire.
Daddy as an Adjective
- Characteristic of or resembling a dad or father.
Noun
- (usually childish) Father.
- A male lover.
- An informal term of address for a man.
Rock 'n' roll is cool, daddy, and you know it!
- A male juvenile delinquent in a reformatory who dominates the other inmates through threats and violence.
Verb
- To father; to sire.
Synonyms of Daddy
Daddy synonyms and antonyms →Daddy in a Sentence
I was a fine trumpet player, the daddy of them all.
Rock ’n’ roll is cool, daddy, and you know it!
The guy I’ve been dating offered to do bondage with me, and I was like “Yes please, daddy.”
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the daddy of them all
Rock 'n' roll is cool, daddy, and you know it!
Word Forms & Grammar
daddy (plural daddies)
daddy (third-person singular simple present daddies, present participle daddying, simple past and past participle daddied)
daddy (comparative daddier, superlative daddiest)
Words That Rhyme With Daddy
Origin of Daddy
Origin 1: The noun is probably derived from dad (although this word is attested later) + -y (diminutive suffix).[1]
Origin 2: The verb is derived from the noun.
Origin 3: From dad + -y (suffix forming adjectives with the sense ‘having the quality of’).
Questions People Ask About Daddy
Is daddy a noun or a verb?
Daddy is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb and an adjective.
What is another word for daddy?
Words with a similar meaning to daddy include pop, dada and dad. See the full list of daddy synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of daddy?
The plural of daddy is daddies.
What is the past tense of daddy?
The past tense of daddy is daddied. The present participle is daddying.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of daddy?
The comparative form is daddier and the superlative form is daddiest.