Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

daddy

noun
/ˈdædi/
Definition
A colloquial term used by children to refer to their father.
Examples
  • My daddy takes me to the park every Saturday.
  • When I was little, I always wanted to sit on my daddy’s shoulders.
  • She laughed and said, ‘Daddy, can we go for ice cream?’
Meaning
The term ‘daddy’ conveys a sense of affection and familiarity, often used by children or in playful contexts to describe one’s father.
Synonyms
  • father
  • papa
  • dad
  • paddy