Alright, What Is a 'Zaddy'? It's Time to Break Down This Trending Term

It's all over the comment sections of TikTok and Instagram. It's in fans' tweets about certain celebrities. But what is a Zaddy, exactly?

While Law & Order's Christopher Meloni seems to be the current face of the name, this is a term that's used in reference to a variety of men. And now that you're aware of the term, you'll likely start noticing it everywhere (at least in online spaces). If you're confused right now, don't worry—you won't be in the dark much longer! We dive into Zaddy's meaning and how it's being used in social media these days.

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What Is a Zaddy?

So, what does Zaddy mean? According to Dictionary.com, a Zaddy is "an attractive man who is also stylish, charming, and self-confident." You could say he's a zapper zarling!

Adding to the definition of Zaddy, Urban Dictionary features one user explaining, "Zaddy can also be used to imply sexual roles. A more [dominant] position in a relationship - a [modernized] term for Daddy/Papi."

TikTok user @themichaeljustin, with 1.2 million followers, further explains that a Zaddy is "anyone, basically, with swagger or style."

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How Is 'Zaddy' Used in a Sentence?

Some examples include:

• "Zaddy is so fine!" 

• "Go Zaddy!"

• "Zaddy appreciation post."

• Or, just the single word: "Zaddy."

Where Did the Term 'Zaddy' Originate?

An alternative version of the similar term 'Daddy' (not in the familial sense!), Zaddy was first used in pop culture by Ty Dolla Sign in his 2016 song of the same name.

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