Word
daddy
Phoneticsdad·dy, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdædi/
UK/dˈædi/
Definitions
01father
A1 · Beginner Countable noun Informal
n. a name for your father, usually used by children or within a family.
n. a familiar, often hypocoristic term for one's father, typically used by children or as an affectionate address within a family unit.
日本語:パパ※
“The little girl ran to the door and shouted for her daddy when he got home.”
“In many households, the transition from 'daddy' to 'dad' marks a significant developmental milestone in a child's perception of parental authority.”
02the best example
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal
n. the biggest, best, or most important example of something.
n. the most prominent, powerful, or definitive instance of a particular class of things.
“That new skyscraper is the daddy of all buildings in this city.”
“The 1960 model is often considered the daddy of modern sports cars, setting the standard for every design that followed.”
Etymology
From dad + -y (diminutive suffix).
From dad + -y (adjectival suffix).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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