daddy
Informal male parent
Daddy is a child's word for father, often the first form children use before graduating to dad.
Adults may use it affectionately or nostalgically: I still call him Daddy.
In sexual contexts, daddy refers to an older male partner, often implying dominance or a provider role: Who's your daddy?
A sugar daddy is a wealthy older man who lavishes gifts on a younger partner.
Informally, daddy can mark someone as the best or most dominant in a field: He's the daddy of all quarterbacks.
Informal term for father
sire · old man · paterfamilias · patriarch · progenitor · begetter · biological · parenthood
One who furnishes things
- nurturerOne who fosters development
- protectorOne who safeguards others
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
- breadwinnerPrimary household earner
supporter · comforter · mentor · role model · disciplinarian · custodian · defender
Workplace superior
- chiefTop-ranking leader
- leaderOne who guides others
- head honchoChief in charge
- top dogDominant leader
kingpin · big cheese · head · master · commander · governor · dominant · dom
Affectionate name for beloved
- darlingBeloved person or pet
- dearTreasured or costly
- honeyBees' viscous nectar product
- sugarCrystalline carbohydrate sweetener
baby · love · pumpkin · sweetie · honeybunch · sweetums · precious · angel
papa
Informal term for father
poppa · sire · old man · paterfamilias · patriarch · progenitor · begetter · biological · parenthood · fatherhood
provider
One who furnishes things
- nurturerOne who fosters development
- protectorOne who safeguards others
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
breadwinner · supporter · comforter · mentor · role model · disciplinarian · custodian · defender
bear
Large furry omnivore
dom · top · kink · Grindr · BDSM · older · younger · submissive · sub · pup
boss
Workplace superior
- chiefTop-ranking leader
- leaderOne who guides others
- head honchoChief in charge
top dog · kingpin · big cheese · head · master · commander · governor · dominant · dom · sir
sweetheart
Affectionate name for beloved
sugar · baby · love · pumpkin · sweetie · honeybunch · sweetums · precious · angel · lovebug
kinship
State of being related
- bloodlineAncestry through generations
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- lineageDescent from progenitors
ancestor · forefather · genealogy · patriarch · clan · dynasty · household · offspring · descendant · relatives
zaddy
Attractive older man
- benefactorOne who gives aid
- sponsorFunder of activities
- keeperOne who guards
- mom and dad
- dad jokesCorny paternal humor
- dad bodSoft masculine build, informal
- single dadMale sole custodial parent
- daddy issuesPsychological effects of poor fathering
- big daddyDominant male leader
dad, dads, granddad, dadaism, daddies, stepdad, granddaddy, dada