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zaddy

What does zaddy mean?

More about confidence and style than age alone.

"He bought a sharp suit and became a zaddy overnight."

Origin

"Zaddy" builds on "daddy" (slang for an attractive man) with a stylish, swaggering twist, popularized in the 2010s (notably by a Ty Dolla $ign track) and now standard slang for a handsome, put-together older man.

Frequently asked questions

What does zaddy mean?
A zaddy is an attractive, stylish, confident older man — like "daddy" but with extra swagger.
Where did zaddy come from?
It builds on "daddy" and was popularized in the 2010s, including by a Ty Dolla $ign song.
Does zaddy mean old?
Not exactly — it usually means an older man, but it's more about style and confidence than age.
How do you use zaddy in a sentence?
For example: "he's a zaddy" — a stylish, attractive older man.
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