daddy

noun

dad·​dy ˈda-dē How to pronounce daddy (audio)
plural daddies

Examples of daddy in a Sentence

I stopped calling my father “Daddy” because I thought it sounded childish. Cook's Tours can be considered the daddy of all organized travel tours.
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Word History

First Known Use

1523, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of daddy was in 1523

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“Daddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daddy. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

daddy

noun
dad·​dy ˈdad-ē How to pronounce daddy (audio)
plural daddies

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