Definition

An attractive man, typically older or in a position of authority, who is confident and financially successful; the male equivalent of 'daddy' in the context of appeal and desirability.

Example Usage

She's always been into older guys—her new boyfriend is definitely a zaddy with that car and penthouse.

Origin

Derived from the slang term 'daddy' (meaning an attractive or dominant figure), popularized in hip-hop and Gen-Z culture around the mid-2010s.

Fun Fact

The term gained mainstream recognition through social media and songs like Ty Dolla $ign's 2016 track 'Palo Santo,' which included the lyric 'I'm your daddy.'

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