Definitions

1. noun

a male parent of a child, typically the father.

“My dad is a great cook.”

2. noun

a person who resembles one in age, character, or position, especially a male who acts as a father to someone.

“He’s like a dad to me, always giving me advice.”

3. verb

to give or provide (something) to someone, especially a child, as a gift.

“My sister wants me to dad her new puppy with a ball.”

4. verb

to spoil or pamper (someone), especially a child.

“Don’t dad the kids too much, they need to learn responsibility.”