The act of being a dad or engaging in fatherly behavior and responsibilities.
English gerund/present participle formed from 'dad' + '-ing' suffix, a recent colloquial creation reflecting modern parenting culture's linguistic evolution.
The fact that 'dadding' became a common word shows how language adapts to modern life—previous generations didn't need a verb for fathering, but modern dads celebrate the role!
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