dad

Definitions

1. A designation on prerecorded compact discs indicating that the contents were recorded in digital but mixed in analog before being mastered to a digital medium.
2. Initialism of Dragon Age: Dreadwolf (early title of Dragon Age: The Veilguard).
   abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, slang
3. A father, a male parent.
   informal
4. One’s father.
   informal
5. A lump or piece.
6. Acronym of diffuse alveolar damage.
   abbreviation, acronym, alt-of
7. Used to address one's father; often capitalized.
8. A blow; act of striking something.
9. Acronym of Dutch angel dragon.
   abbreviation, acronym, alt-of, slang
10. Used to address an older adult male.
    slang

Equivalents

Examples

“His dad was always there for him.”

“A lot of the power for dads comes in the form⟳ of modeling. As much as dads can teach⟳ their sons directly and guide⟳ them in the world, they also provide⟳ an example of who their children can aim to be as they grow⟳ up, Singley said. “There are going to be the times when as the dad I’m going to screw up,” he said.”

“Happy Father's Day, dad!”

“Dad told me to go out and mow the lawn.”

“Currently replaying in preparation for DAD, and the Josiemance is still as lovely as I remember⟳.”

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