noun a colloquial term for a male parent or father
Used colloquially to refer to a type of spider or crane fly with long legs.
Refers to a group of arachnids known as harvestmen, which are often mistakenly called 'daddy longlegs'.
May be featured in stories or books as a character or creature.
Associated with myths and folklore about their venomousness or other exaggerated characteristics.
In literature, 'daddy longlegs' may be used as a metaphor for fragility or vulnerability.
In the field of entomology, 'daddy longlegs' refers to a type of arachnid known as harvestmen.
In educational contexts, 'daddy longlegs' may be used as a topic for science lessons or nature studies.