daddy

Meanings

• noun

  A man who plays the role of a father in a family.

  - "My daddy is always there to help me."
  - "The children call the old man daddy because he raised them."

• noun

  An affectionate term for a father.

  - "Give your daddy a big hug."
  - "My daddy is the best in the whole world."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdædi/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈdædi/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

da , dad , dadda , daddio , pa , papa , paw , pop , poppa

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with daddy
addy , doody , jolly , molly , plody

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Variants

List of all variants of daddy that leads to same result
daddies , daddy , daddy longlegs , harvestman , big daddies , big daddy , mack daddies , mack daddy , sugar daddies , sugar daddy

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Etymology

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Old English word 'dædor' meaning 'father'.

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Trivia

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1. In some cultures, the term 'daddy' is used to refer to a grandfather.

2. The term 'daddy long legs' refers to a spider that has long, spindly legs.

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Related Concepts

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1. Father: A male parent.

2. Paternalism: The policy or practice on the part of people in positions of authority of exercising control for what they believe is the benefit of the less privileged or less knowledgeable.

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Culture

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In literature, 'daddy' has been used to explore themes of fatherhood, love, and loss. In music, it has been used as a term of endearment and as a reference to the role of a father figure.

How to Memorize "daddy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a man with children, or imagine a man with a beard and glasses, or think of a father figure from a movie or TV show.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'daddy' with love, care, and protection.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'DAD' to remember the definition: 'D' for 'Daddy' and 'A' and 'D' for 'A man who plays the role of a father in a family'.

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