Note: Early usage of the term daddy in the senses referring to a male lover and a sugar daddy has origins in African American English. Usage has since broadened in meaning and become widespread.

(Definition of daddy from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Dec 14, 2025 · daddy (third-person singular simple present daddies, present participle daddying, simple past and past participle daddied) (transitive, chiefly Appalachia) To father; to sire.

Aug 14, 2024 · In contemporary slang, the term “daddy” has evolved well beyond its traditional meaning of a father figure. It now appears in various contexts, often carrying nuanced meanings that can be …