Daddy

Pronunciation: /ˈdædi/

Definitions of daddy

noun a familiar term of address for a father

Example Sentences

A1 My daddy is the best cook in the world.

A2 I love playing with my daddy in the park.

B1 My daddy always helps me with my homework.

B2 My daddy taught me how to ride a bike when I was a kid.

C1 My daddy has been a great role model for me throughout my life.

C2 I have a close bond with my daddy and I cherish every moment we spend together.

Examples of daddy in a Sentence

formal The young girl ran to her father and called out 'daddy' in a formal setting.

informal I asked my daddy to help me fix my car in an informal setting.

slang My daddy is the coolest dude around, slang for father.

figurative The CEO was known as the 'daddy' of the industry, figuratively speaking.

Grammatical Forms of daddy

• past tense: daddied
• plural: daddies
• comparative: more daddy
• superlative: most daddy
• present tense: daddies
• future tense: will daddy
• perfect tense: have daddied
• continuous tense: is daddying
• singular: daddy
• positive degree: daddy
• infinitive: to daddy
• gerund: daddying
• participle: daddying

Origin and Evolution of daddy

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'daddy' originated from the Middle English word 'dadd', which was a term of endearment for a father.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'daddy' has evolved to be a common informal term for father, often used by children or in a playful context. It has also been used as a term of affection or endearment towards a male figure.