big daddy
The main man
Big daddy is an affectionate or playful term for a father or father figure, but more often refers to the most powerful or important person or thing in a domain: the big daddy of tech companies, He's the big daddy around here.
The phrase carries connotations of dominance, authority, or impressive size.
In sexual contexts, it's a term of address suggesting masculine dominance or an older male partner.
boss
Workplace superior
tycoon · godfather · honcho · top dog · head honcho · chief · overlord · don · captain · ringleader
guardian
Protective caretaker of another
- providerOne who furnishes things
- benefactorOne who gives aid
- patronRegular supporter or customer
sponsor · backer · mentor · caretaker · defender · godfather · keeper · supporter · champion · shelter
- Grandparentsgrandma, grandpa, grandmother, grandfather, grandparent
- Dadpapa, pop, father, pa, pops
big daddysubordinate
One lower in rank
underling · little guy · small fry · lackey · minion
big daddynobody
Inconsequential person
small potatoes · lightweight · bit player · small-timer · minor leaguer
big, dad, daddy, bigger, biggest, bigly, big brother, dadaism, biggish