DADDY

What Does DADDY Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

DADDY means "Dominant Male" and "Male Partner."

Dominant Male

In general chat between young men and teenage boys (both online and offline), DADDY is often used in a humorous way as a statement that one person is superior to another. For example:

Tony: You beat me again!
Jon: You know I'm the DADDY!

Male Partner

In the context of dating and sex, DADDY is a term of endearment used by both men and women to refer to or address a male partner. In general, a DADDY does not have to be older than the other partner in the relationship. However, in a gay relationship, a DADDY may be significantly older (and is probably significantly richer).

Barry: Who do you love more than anyone else in the world?
Lee: You know you're my DADDY.

Image for DADDY

When I write DADDY, I mean this:

"Dominant Male"

Summary of Key Points for the First Definition of DADDY

"Dominant Male" is, by far, the most common meaning for DADDY when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

DADDY
Definition:	Dominant Male
Type:	Word (Slang)
Guessability:	1: Easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for the Second Definition

"Male Partner" is a common meaning for DADDY in texting and on messaging apps, especially dating sites.

DADDY
Definition:	Male Partner
Type:	Word (Slang)
Guessability:	1: Easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults

An Academic Look at DADDY

DADDY is a slang word. Slang refers to words, phrases and uses of language that are regarded as very informal and which are often restricted to a special context or a particular group of users.