daddies
/ˈdædiz/
NOUN
1. Fathers
Men who have children; plural of dad, an informal and affectionate term for father.
1.1. Biological and legal fathers
Men who are the biological or legally recognized male parents of children.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- mothers
- moms
- daughters
- sons
Examples
- The playground was filled with children running toward their daddies.
- The school organized a special event for children and their daddies.
- Many daddies attended the Father's Day celebration.
Related Words
- parents
- progenitors
- begetters
- ancestors
- paternity
- fatherhood
- children
- offspring
- parenthood
1.2. Male parental figures
Men who perform a fatherly role by providing care, guidance, protection, or support to children.
Synonyms
- father figures
- stepfathers
- foster fathers
- surrogate fathers
Examples
- Their stepfathers became loving daddies to the children.
- The children were fortunate to have caring father figures in their lives.
Related Words
- guardians
- caregivers
- mentors
- patriarchs
- role models
- parental figures
NOUN
2. Male lovers or partners
Men regarded as romantic or sexual partners, sometimes addressed informally as daddy or daddies.
2.1. Romantic or sexual partners
Men who are addressed as daddies in an intimate or affectionate relationship, sometimes implying an older or protective partner.
Synonyms
- lovers
- boyfriends
- partners
- sugar daddies
Examples
- The song tells a story about wealthy daddies and their younger lovers.
- The term daddies can be used informally for older male romantic partners.
Related Words
- admirers
- suitors
- companions
- sweethearts
- romance
- relationship
- affection
NOUN
3. Men addressed informally as daddy
Men who are addressed using the familiar or affectionate term daddy, even when they are not the speaker's father.
3.1. Familiar forms of address
Men addressed affectionately or playfully as daddy in informal social or personal interactions.
Synonyms
Examples
- The performers jokingly called their older supporters daddies.
- In some informal settings, the men were affectionately addressed as daddies.
Related Words
- gentlemen
- fellows
- men
- patriarchs
- nicknames
- terms of address
NOUN
4. Dominant male juvenile inmates
Male juvenile delinquents in a reformatory who dominate other inmates through threats or violence.
4.1. Prison or reformatory hierarchy
Male inmates who hold a position of dominance over other young prisoners through intimidation or force.
Synonyms
- prison bullies
- dominant inmates
- intimidators
Antonyms
Examples
- The daddies controlled the other inmates through threats and intimidation.
- The reformatory's hierarchy placed the daddies above the more vulnerable juveniles.