Rare informal verb "to daddy" meaning to act as a father toward someone.
Definitionen
To act as a father toward; to treat in a paternal manner. He practically daddied the new recruits during their first week.
Synonyme
dote on
father (on)
bring up
Used attributively to modify nouns, e.g. "daddy issues".
Definitionen
Relating to or characteristic of fathers; paternal. Many of his jokes have a daddy vibe.
(slang) Sexually attractive or stylish in a way associated with an older, dominant man. He looked especially daddy in that tailored suit.