big daddy

The term "big daddy" is often used informally to refer to a man of significant importance, power, or influence.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Voice:
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK Voice:

Definition

B2General

(informal)A man of significant power or importance.

Example

  • He became the big daddy of the company after the merger.

B2Family

(informal, regional)In the southern United States, the male head of a household or a grandfather.

Example

  • Big daddy always told stories about the old days.

B2Appearance

(informal, slang)A handsome, well-built man.

Example

  • He's the big daddy at the gym, always lifting the heaviest weights.

B2Objects

(informal)Something large or powerful.

Example

  • That truck is the big daddy of all vehicles.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "big daddy":

who's your daddymack daddydaddy dombig boybig dogtop dogbig guy