zaddy

American

[--zad-ee] / ˈzæd i /

noun

Slang.

plural

zaddies

an attractive man who is also stylish, charming, and self-confident.

Both actors are the perfect hybrid of the two most holy things in this world: daddy and zaddy.

Etymology

Origin of zaddy

Alteration of daddy, popularized by Ty Dolla $ign (Tyrone William Griffin, Jr.) (born 1982), American singer and songwriter, in his song “Zaddy” (2016)

Example Sentences

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The professor — who will probably become the fandom’s newest zaddy because he sounds really cute — can’t contain his excitement as he stumbles on a sneeze of snorunts.

From The Verge • Oct. 21, 2021

Since leaving “SVU” 10 years ago, he’s become Peak TV’s favorite zaddy, starring in shows such as “The Handmaid’s Tale,” “Pose,” “Happy!” and “Harley Quinn.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2021

Peter’s most swoon-worthy characteristic is not his gap-toothed smile or zaddy good hair, but the fact that he is incredibly good with children.

From Time • Jul. 25, 2017

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