Daddyish
adj, slang
adj, slang ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Resembling or characteristic of a father; paternal. informal
"Often the nice people are women, and the good fortune arrives in the form of protective, daddyish suitors who enjoy lavishing compliments and Champagne on the objects of their attention."
Example
More examples"Often the nice people are women, and the good fortune arrives in the form of protective, daddyish suitors who enjoy lavishing compliments and Champagne on the objects of their attention."
Etymology
From daddy + -ish.
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