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daddy issues

/ˈdædi ˌɪʃ(j)uz/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.30 in modern English

Syllables
dad-dy is-sues
IPA
/ˈdædi ˌɪʃ(j)uz/
17
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A complex, especially in a girl or woman, originating from an unhealthy relationship with one's father, causing one to behave erratically in romantic relationships.

Informal

Example Sentences

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈdædi ˌɪʃ(j)uz/

Usage

Phrases

attachment disorder father figure

Frequently Paired Words

attachment disorder father figure fatherless mommy issues mother complex

Questions

How do you pronounce daddy issues?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdædi ˌɪʃ(j)uz/.
What does daddy issues mean?
A complex, especially in a girl or woman, originating from an unhealthy relationship with one's father, causing one to behave erratically in romantic relationships.

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