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dad

/dæd/

Meanings
  • A person's father.

    - "My dad is a doctor."
    - "My dad's name is John."

Pronunciation
  1. /dæd/



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  2. /dæd/



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Synonyms

Pa , Pop , dada , daddy , pa , papa , pappa , papà , papá , pater , paw , pop , daddio , pop , pops
Rhymes
Words rhyming with dad
bad , mad , glad , sad
Variants
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dad , dads , dad bod , dad bods , dad joke , dad jokes , deadbeat dad
Etymology
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The word 'dad' has its origin in the Middle English language, where it was used as a term of endearment for a father figure.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the longest recorded 'dad' joke is 'Why don't eggs tell jokes? Because they would crack each other up!'


Related Concepts
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  1. Fatherhood: The social and emotional role of a man as a father figure to his children.


Culture
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In various cultures, the role and significance of a father figure can vary greatly. For instance, in some cultures, the father is seen as the primary authority figure and breadwinner for the family. In contrast, in other cultures, the role of the father may be more symbolic or ceremonial in nature, with the day-to-day care and nurturing of the children being the responsibility of the mother or other female family members.

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