Dadder

/ˈdædər/ noun

Definition

Someone or something that is more dad-like, or a comparative form suggesting greater resemblance to a father figure.

Etymology

English comparative formation using 'dad' + '-er' suffix, following standard English patterns for making comparative adjectives and nouns from descriptive terms.

Kelly Says

This word shows how English speakers constantly create new words by adding '-er'—we can dadder anything, making a dad-like quality comparative in real-time conversation!

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