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daddy

noun dad·dy \ˈda-dē\

: a person's father

plural daddies

Full Definition of DADDY

: father 1a

: granddaddy 2

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First Known Use of DADDY

15th century

Related to DADDY

Synonyms: dad, father, old man, pa, papa (also poppa), pater [chiefly British], pop, sire

Antonyms: descendant (also descendent)

Rhymes with DADDY

baddie, caddie, caddy, laddie, paddy

DADDY Defined for Kids

daddy

noun dad·dy \ˈda-dē\

plural daddies

Definition of DADDY for Kids

: ¹father 1

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