Daddy Longlegs

Pronunciation: /ˈdædi ˈlɔŋˌlɛɡz/

Definitions of daddy longlegs

noun a colloquial term for a male parent or father

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a daddy longlegs crawling on the wall.

A2 My little sister is scared of daddy longlegs.

B1 Daddy longlegs are also known as harvestmen.

B2 The daddy longlegs has a small body and long legs.

C1 Researchers have discovered new species of daddy longlegs in the rainforest.

C2 The daddy longlegs is an arachnid belonging to the order Opiliones.

Examples of daddy longlegs in a Sentence

formal The daddy longlegs is a type of arachnid known for its long, thin legs and small body.

informal I saw a daddy longlegs crawling on the wall in the living room.

slang Hey, check out that daddy longlegs over there by the window!

figurative The tall, skinny man was often referred to as a daddy longlegs by his friends.

Grammatical Forms of daddy longlegs

• past tense: daddy longlegs crawled
• plural: daddy longlegs
• comparative: daddy longlegs is longer
• superlative: daddy longlegs is the longest
• present tense: daddy longlegs crawls
• future tense: daddy longlegs will crawl
• perfect tense: daddy longlegs has crawled
• continuous tense: daddy longlegs is crawling
• singular: a daddy longlegs
• positive degree: daddy longlegs is long
• infinitive: to daddy longlegs
• gerund: daddy longlegs crawling
• participle: daddy longlegs crawled

Origin and Evolution of daddy longlegs

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'daddy longlegs' is believed to have originated in England, where it was used to describe the long-legged crane fly.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'daddy longlegs' has been used to refer to different insects in various regions. In some places, it is used for the crane fly, while in others, it may refer to the cellar spider or harvestman.