dad — father; an informal term for one's male parent
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: father; an informal term for one's male parent
Pronunciation (IPA): /dæd/
Example Sentences
- Dad's cooking is so bad that even the smoke alarm cheers when he's done.
- I need to ask my dad for advice about my career.
- My dad fell asleep watching TV again with the remote in his hand.
dad
NOUN[/dæd/]
father; an informal term for one's male parent
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from 'da-da', one of the earliest sounds produced by infants. This simple vocalization became the word for father across many languages worldwide, reflecting the universal pattern of baby speech development.
Breakdown
da + da (baby talk/reduplication) — the doubled syllable represents the repetitive babbling sounds naturally produced by infants, which caregivers conventionally associated with the paternal figure.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Dad's cooking is so bad that even the smoke alarm cheers when he's done.”
“I need to ask my dad for advice about my career.”
“My dad fell asleep watching TV again with the remote in his hand.”
“Dad always says he's 'not hungry' but then eats half of everyone's food.”
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