The difference between Dad and Daddy
When used as nouns, dad means a father, a male parent, whereas daddy means father.
When used as verbs, dad means to throw against something, whereas daddy means to father, to sire.
check bellow for the other definitions of Dad and Daddy
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Dad as a noun (informal):
A father, a male parent.
Examples:
"He hadn't seen his dad in years."
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Dad as a noun (familiar):
Examples:
"Happy Father's Day, Dad!"
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Dad as a noun (slang):
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Dad as a noun:
A lump or piece.
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Dad as a noun:
A blow; act of striking something.
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Dad as a verb (transitive):
To throw against something; to dash.
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Daddy as a noun (usually, childish):
Father.
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Daddy as a noun (informal):
Male lover.
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Daddy as a noun (dated, _, slang):
Examples:
"Rock 'n' roll is cool, daddy, and you know it!"
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Daddy as a verb (chiefly, Appalachia):
To father, to sire.