daddy
|dad/dy|
A1
/ˈdædi/
affectionate father
Etymology
Etymology Information
'daddy' originates from 'dad,' a colloquial term for 'father,' with the suffix '-y' added for endearment.
Historical Evolution
'dad' changed from the Old English word 'dæd' and eventually became the modern English word 'dad.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'father,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a child's word for father.
The little girl ran to her daddy when he came home.
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Noun 2
a term of endearment for a male partner, often used in a playful or affectionate manner.
She called him daddy as a term of endearment.
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Last updated: 2025/01/23 15:51