daddy

noun
UK: /ˈdædi/
US: /ˈdædi/

  1. A child's word for their father.

    1. My daddy is the best! [ ] [ ]
    2. She ran to daddy when she scraped her knee on the playground. [ ] [ ]

  2. An informal term of endearment for a male partner, often used in a romantic or sexual context.

    1. Hey daddy, how was your day? [ ] [ ]
    2. She called her boyfriend 'daddy' as a term of affection and playful dominance. [ ] [ ]

  3. A man who provides financial or material support to someone, often in exchange for companionship or intimacy.

    1. She found a sugar daddy to pay her rent. [ ] [ ]
    2. The young woman's lifestyle was funded by her wealthy daddy, who showered her with gifts. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

old man papa sugar daddy pop father
daddy verb

  1. To act as a father figure, providing care and support.

    1. He daddies his younger brother. [ ] [ ]
    2. She daddies her friends when they are feeling down or need advice. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "daddy" in English means: A child's word for their father., An informal term of endearment for a male partner, often used in a romantic or sexual context., A man who provides financial or material support to someone, often in exchange for companionship or intimacy..

The phonetic transcription of "daddy" is /ˈdædi/ in British English and /ˈdædi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "daddy": old man, papa, sugar daddy, pop, father.

Example usage of "daddy": "My daddy is the best!". More examples on the page.