daddy

The word “daddy” has 2 syllables: dad-dy

It's pronounced as /ˈdædi/


What is synonym and antonym for daddy?

In the thesaurus, “daddy” has 37 synonyms and 13 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for daddy along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for daddy

  • ancestor
  • antecedent
  • archetype
  • begetter
  • dad
  • father
  • father figure
  • father image
  • forebearer
  • foregoer
  • forerunner
  • grandaddy
  • granddaddy
  • model
  • mother
  • old man
  • origin
  • original
  • originator
  • pa
  • padre
  • papa
  • pappy
  • parent
  • pater
  • paterfamilias
  • patriarch
  • pop
  • poppa
  • precursor
  • predecessor
  • procreator
  • progenitor
  • prototype
  • sire
  • source
  • stepfather

Antonyms for daddy

Meanings of daddy

  • noun
    1. (usually childish) Father.
    2. A male lover.
    3. An informal term of address for a man.
    4. A male juvenile delinquent in a reformatory who dominates the other inmates through threats and violence.
  • verb
    1. To father; to sire.

Example Sentences

  • The little girl ran into the room, shouting, "Look what I drew, daddy!"
  • At the school play, the kids waved excitedly when they spotted their daddy in the audience.
  • After a long day at work, daddy enjoys reading bedtime stories to his children.
  • The toddler giggled as she played peek-a-boo with her daddy.
  • "Can we go to the park, daddy?" the boy asked with hopeful eyes.

On this page you'll find 50 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to daddy, such as: ancestor, antecedent, archetype, begetter, by-product, dad, daughter.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • dad
  • daddy
  • father
  • father figure
  • father image
  • forebearer
  • old man
  • origin
  • padre
  • papa
  • pappy
  • parent
  • pater
  • paterfamilias
  • patriarch
  • pop
  • poppa
  • predecessor
  • press officer
  • procreator
  • progenitor
  • public relations officer
  • publicist
  • publicity agent
  • sire
  • source
  • stepfather

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