Daddy's girl

American Slang Term American ★★★★☆ Common informal
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Meaning: A daughter who has a particularly close, affectionate bond with her father.

与父亲有着特别亲密、深厚感情纽带的女儿。
Una hija que tiene un vínculo especialmente estrecho y cariñoso con su padre.
父親と特別に親密で愛情深い関係を持つ娘のこと。
아버지와 특별히 친밀하고 다정한 유대를 가진 딸.

Daddy's girl describes a daughter who is especially close to her father — she's spoiled by him, looks up to him, and has him wrapped around her little finger. Unlike 'mama's boy,' which is usually negative, 'daddy's girl' is often used positively or neutrally, describing a healthy father-daughter bond. However, it can imply being spoiled.

Daddy's girl形容一个和父亲特别亲密的女儿——被爸爸宠着、崇拜爸爸、把爸爸拿捏得死死的。和'mama's boy'不同的是,'daddy's girl'通常是正面或中性的用法,描述一种健康的父女关系。不过它也可以暗示被宠坏了。
'Daddy's girl' (niña de papá) describe a una hija especialmente unida a su padre — él la malcría, ella lo admira y lo tiene comiendo de su mano. A diferencia de 'mama's boy', que suele ser negativo, 'daddy's girl' se usa a menudo de forma positiva o neutra, describiendo un vínculo sano entre padre e hija. Sin embargo, puede implicar que está consentida.
パパっ子(ダディーズガール)とは、父親と特に仲が良い娘のこと。父親に甘やかされ、尊敬し、父親を手のひらで転がしている。「マザコン」がたいていネガティブに使われるのと違い、「パパっ子」はポジティブまたは中立的に使われることが多く、健全な父娘の絆を表す。ただし、甘やかされているというニュアンスを含むこともある。
파파걸은 아버지와 특히 가까운 딸을 묘사한다 — 아버지가 그녀를 오냐오냐하고, 그녀가 아버지를 우러러보며, 아버지를 쥐락펴락한다. '마마보이'와 달리 보통 부정적인 의미가 아닌, 긍정적이거나 중립적으로 건강한 부녀 관계를 묘사하는 데 쓰인다. 다만 응석받이라는 뜻을 내포할 수 있다.

Examples

  1. She's always been a daddy's girl — her dad can't say no to her.
    她一直都是爸爸的小棉袄——她爸根本不会对她说不。
    Siempre ha sido la niña de papá — su padre no sabe decirle que no.
    彼女はずっとパパっ子だよ——お父さんは彼女にノーと言えないんだ。
    그녀는 항상 파파걸이었어 — 아빠가 그녀한테 거절을 못 해.
  2. I'm a daddy's girl through and through. My dad is my best friend.
    我是彻头彻尾的爸爸的小棉袄。爸爸是我最好的朋友。
    Soy una niña de papá de pies a cabeza. Mi padre es mi mejor amigo.
    私は根っからのパパっ子。パパは私の一番の親友だよ。
    나는 완전 파파걸이야. 아빠가 내 가장 친한 친구야.
  3. Every father with a daughter becomes a softie. Daddy's girls have that power.
    每个有女儿的父亲都会变得心软。小棉袄就是有这种魔力。
    Todo padre con una hija se vuelve blandito. Las niñas de papá tienen ese poder.
    娘を持つ父親はみんな甘くなる。パパっ子にはその力があるんだよ。
    딸을 둔 아빠는 다 부드러워져. 파파걸에게는 그런 힘이 있어.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: family bonds, Father's Day, growing up

Tone: affectionate, proud

✓ Do Say

  • I'm such a daddy's girl.
    我就是个爸爸的小棉袄。
    Soy una niña de papá total.
    私、すごいパパっ子なんだ。
    나는 완전 파파걸이야.
  • She's a total daddy's girl — he spoils her rotten.
    她完全是爸爸的小棉袄——被她爸宠得不行。
    Es una niña de papá de libro — él la malcría hasta más no poder.
    彼女は完全にパパっ子——お父さんにめちゃくちゃ甘やかされてるよ。
    그녀는 완전 파파걸이야 — 아빠가 끔찍하게 아껴.

✗ Don't Say

  • Be careful with context — 'daddy' has different connotations in adult settings
    注意语境——'daddy'在成年人语境中有不同的含义
    Cuidado con el contexto — 'daddy' tiene connotaciones diferentes en contextos adultos
    文脈に注意——「ダディー」は大人の場面では別の意味合いを持つことがある
    맥락에 주의하라 — 'daddy'는 성인 환경에서 다른 의미를 가질 수 있다

Origin & History

The phrase dates to at least the early 1900s in American English, rooted in Victorian-era ideals of the father as protector. It became a cultural staple through mid-20th century American media — films, TV shows like 'Father Knows Best' (1954-60), and country music (Bob Carlisle's 1997 hit 'Butterfly Kisses' became an anthem). Father's Day, established as a federal holiday in 1972, further cemented the daddy's-girl archetype in greeting card and advertising culture.

Cultural Context

Era: Traditional

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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