daddy

noun

dad·​dy ˈda-dē How to pronounce daddy (audio)
plural daddies

Examples of daddy in a Sentence

I stopped calling my father “Daddy” because I thought it sounded childish. Cook's Tours can be considered the daddy of all organized travel tours.
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And, like The Boss, Hamlet has daddy (and uncle) issues. Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025 My partner in crime, my adventure partner, my best friend, my baby daddy, my favorite everything- thank you. Tommy McArdle, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025 The Black Entertainment owner was present at her graduation from NYU in 2024 and also spends quality time with the singer, making daddy-daughter TikTok videos. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 25 Aug. 2025 Some people's mommies and daddies really, really struggle with money, and that is not something to ever make fun of somebody for. Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for daddy

Word History

First Known Use

1523, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of daddy was in 1523

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“Daddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daddy. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

daddy

noun
dad·​dy ˈdad-ē How to pronounce daddy (audio)
plural daddies

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