Where did daddy slang come from?

Daddy goes way back. Records from the early 17th century show daddy being used for any controlling and older figure, regardless of biology. As early as 1681, there's evidence of daddy referring to pimps. Daddy as slang for male lover is found in the early 1900s and still calls up sexual dominance today.
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Where did the term daddy originate?

Let's get this one out of the way first. No one over the age of 12 is calling anyone "daddy" without a tinge of something else there. If we get historical, its first use dates back to 1621, when prostitutes used it to refer to their pimps.
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When did daddy become a dirty word?

As Farhi noted, sexual use of 'daddy' dates at least as far back as 1681, which the Random House Historical Dictionary of American Slang cited as the earliest use by prostitutes referring to pimps and older customers.
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What is the word daddy slang for?

slang the dominant male in a group; boss; top man.
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What did daddy mean in the 50s?

For something completely different, take a look at "daddy-o." This is a term of address for a male in hipster/beatnik vernacular (dating back to the 1950s/60s). The aspect of "daddy" that got developed on wasn't the "taking care of" part but the "adult male" part.
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What does daddy mean in the 1920s?

Daddy - a young woman's boyfriend or lover, especially if he's rich. Dame - a female. Dapper - a Flapper's dad. Darb - An excellent person or thing (as in "the Darb" - a person with money who can be relied on to. pay the check)
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What are 5 slang words used from the 50s?

List of 1950s Slang:
  • Antsville: A congested place.
  • Knuckle sandwich: A punch in the face.
  • Shiner: A black eye.
  • Tank: A big car.
  • Ain't that a bite: That's too bad.
  • Ball: A really good time.
  • Flip your lid: Go Crazy.
  • Made in the shade: Something's guaranteed to be a success.
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What does daddy mean in a weird way?

Among the youthz [it's] a compliment; it basically jokingly means “adopt me/be my second mom/i think of you as a mother figure you are so epic. This isn't entirely family-friendly, though — the meme frequently has a sexual tinge. You probably wouldn't “daddy”/”mom” someone you didn't find attractive.
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What is a female Zaddy called?

What is a female zaddy? The term zaddy is gender-neutral.
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What does Zaddy mean for a girl?

A Brief Explainer Of The Word "Zaddy"

Here's what I learned. A "zaddy" is a guy who's attractive and fashionable, with swag and sex appeal. Used in a sentence, you might say, "Did you see that guy at the mall?
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What does Zaddy mean in a relationship?

Urban Dictionary defines a Zaddy as “a really handsome guy who is very appealing and looks really fashionable. He has to have swag and sex appeal and look sexy and attractive.”
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What does it mean when a girl calls you Big daddy?

someone or something dominantly important, powerful, wealthy, or, often, paternalistic.
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What does mommy mean in slang?

1. mommy - informal terms for a mother.
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What is the difference between Zaddy and daddy?

While a daddy is an attractive older man, a zaddy is a man "with swag" who is attractive and also fashionable. It appears that it has less to do with age. Zayn Malik, previously of One Direction, is a popular zaddy. Ryan Reynolds is also likely a zaddy.
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What does swag stand for?

Traditionally SWAG stands for Stuff We All Get, a.k.a. promotional products for marketing and giveaways, but swag (derived from swagger) also means cool, composed, and “with it.” Swag can be used as both a noun or a verb and continues to evolve in popular culture.
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Why is it called Backseat Bingo?

Backseat bingo: Teenagers in the 1950s had more access to cars than any generation that came before them. One way they used the freedom that cars allowed was to make out, or neck, in the backseat, an activity also called backseat bingo.
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What does flutter bum mean?

flutter bum

"a good looking male"
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What is backseat bingo slang for?

"Backseat bingo" is an appropriately '50s way of saying that two people are making out in their car. Playing some backseat bingo.
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Is applesauce a curse word?

Applesauce: A mild curse, like “darn” (also, “Horsefeathers!”)
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What does cat's meow mean in 1920s slang?

Cat's Meow - Something splendid or stylish; similar to bee's knees; The best or greatest.
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What does dogs mean in 1920s slang?

“Dogs” was a 1920s slang word for feet. When people said their dogs were barking, they were referring to the fact that their feet were hurting. This 1920s phrase actually appeared in print in 1913 when a journalist for the New York Evening, T. A. Dorgan, used the term “dog” to represent his foot.
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Can I call my girlfriend Mami?

What does mami mean? Mami is a Spanish slang term variously used to refer to a mommy, attractive woman, female romantic partner, or close female friend.
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Is momma a Southern word?

Informal, affectionate terms for parents (and their spelling) often vary from region to region. The spelling momma is often associated with the Southern United States, but it isn't only used in the region. Using the word momma often implies a closeness between a person and their mother, as well as a sense of respect.
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What Sugar mommy means?

Sugar mama refers to a woman, often one who is married, who gives financial support to a typically younger lover.
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