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daddy

/ˈdædi/

NOUN

1. A father

A familiar or affectionate term for a person's father, especially one used by children.

1.1. Biological or legal father

A male parent addressed or referred to affectionately by their child.

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Antonyms

  • mother
  • mom
  • mum

Examples

  • The little girl ran into the room, shouting, 'Look what I drew, daddy!'
  • The toddler giggled as she played peek-a-boo with her daddy.
  • Daddy reads bedtime stories to his children every night.

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1.2. A father figure

A man who provides parental care, guidance, protection, or support, whether or not he is a biological parent.

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Examples

  • His uncle became a loving daddy after his father passed away.
  • The coach was like a daddy to the young players.

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NOUN

2. A male lover

A man regarded as a romantic or sexual partner, sometimes addressed as daddy in an intimate relationship.

2.1. Romantic or intimate partner

A man addressed as daddy by a romantic or sexual partner, sometimes suggesting an older, protective, or dominant partner.

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Examples

  • She affectionately calls her older partner daddy.
  • The character refers to her wealthy lover as daddy.

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NOUN

3. An informal term of address for a man

A familiar, playful, or affectionate way of addressing a man, particularly an older or authoritative man.

3.1. Familiar or playful address

An informal expression used to address a man in a familiar, affectionate, or sometimes flirtatious manner.

Synonyms

Examples

  • The singer called the older man daddy during the performance.
  • He jokingly addressed his friend as daddy.

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NOUN

4. A dominant juvenile inmate

A male juvenile delinquent in a reformatory who dominates other inmates through threats or violence.

4.1. Dominance in a juvenile reformatory

A young male inmate who establishes control over other inmates through intimidation or physical force.

Synonyms

  • bully
  • intimidator
  • dominant inmate

Antonyms

Examples

  • The daddies controlled the other inmates through threats and intimidation.

Related Words

  • reformatory
  • juvenile delinquency
  • inmate
  • prison hierarchy
  • intimidation
  • coercion
  • violence

VERB

5. To father or sire a child

To become the biological father of a child.

5.1. Biological fatherhood

To beget or produce offspring as a male parent.

Synonyms

Examples

  • He hoped to daddy a child one day.
  • The verb daddy is sometimes used informally to mean father or sire.

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