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daddy

Pronunciation: [ˈdædi]

Word

Learn how to use daddy in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(noun) a word that children use to refer to their father. It's a friendly and loving name that kids often use when talking to or about their dad.

Example

My daddy takes me to the park every weekend.

Example

Her daddy doesn't live with them anymore.

Example

What does your daddy like to do for fun?

Context: “informal”

(noun) sometimes used as a term for an older man who is in a relationship with a younger partner, often in a romantic sense. It shows a kind of playfulness or affection, but it can also suggest a difference in age.

Example

She introduced him as her daddy at the party.

Example

He doesn't want to be called 'daddy' because it seems silly to him.

Example

Do you think calling someone 'daddy' is cute or weird?

Context: “role”

(noun) can also refer to a father figure or someone who takes care of others like a dad. This doesn't have to be a biological father but someone who plays a similar role.

Example

He acts like a daddy to all the kids in the neighborhood.

Example

She's not a daddy, she's just an older sister helping out.

Example

Who is the daddy in your family?

How to pronounce daddy

Pronunciation: [ˈdædi]

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