Definition of big daddy
: one preeminent especially by reason of power, size, or seniority : one representing paternalistic authority
Examples of big daddy in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Also, her metaphor portrays Americans as children, which is a perfect example of left-wing opinion, in the sense that government is your big daddy that's going to take care of you. — Fox News, "Trump to skip White House Correspondents' Dinner again," 6 Apr. 2018 State Street at Veterans Memorial Parkway and 36th Street The big daddy of road projects this season is this busy intersection just across the Boise River from Garden City. — Maria L. La Ganga, idahostatesman, "'It's a record year.' Ninety ACHD road projects will test your patience and slow traffic | Idaho Statesman," 27 Apr. 2018 But, according to Reidy, the big daddy of parades was in Savannah, Georgia. — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, "There's more to Irish food than corned beef and cabbage. Irish Rover proves it," 13 Mar. 2018 Little Stevie trying to see what big daddy does with business. — Dana Benbow, Indianapolis Star, "Steve Simon: Deadhead, tree hugger, extremely private business whiz, Pacers heir," 4 Jan. 2018 And once again, big daddy is completely surrounded by beautiful estrogen and loving, powerful female mana. — Nicole Moschella, ajc, "Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, girlfriend Lauren Hashian are expecting again," 12 Dec. 2017 And once again, big daddy is completely surrounded by beautiful estrogen and loving, powerful female mana. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, "Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Jokes He's 'Surrounded by Only Women' After Announcing Baby Girl News," 12 Dec. 2017 And once again, big daddy is completely surrounded by beautiful estrogen and loving, powerful female mana. — Jackie Frere, Redbook, "The Rock's New Baby Announcement Is the Cutest Thing You'll See All Day," 12 Dec. 2017 And once again, big daddy is completely surrounded by beautiful estrogen and loving, powerful female mana. — Nicole Moschella, ajc, "Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, girlfriend Lauren Hashian are expecting again," 12 Dec. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'big daddy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on big daddy
What made you want to look up big daddy? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Words from Greek and Roman Mythology Quiz
-
- Boreal comes from the name of the ancient Greek god of which wind?
Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridgedWords at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
-
Words from Greek and Roman Mythology Quiz
A mythological/etymological mashup!
Take the quiz -
Great Scrabble Words—A Quiz
Words to improve your Scrabble game
Take the quiz -
Spell It
Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?
Take the quiz -
SCRABBLE® Sprint
SCRABBLE® fans, sharpen your skills!
Play the game
Share big daddy
Resources for big daddy