dadhood

English

Etymology

From dad +‎ -hood. Attested since the 20th century.

Noun

dadhood (uncountable)

  1. (informal) Synonym of fatherhood.
    • 1992, Yevrah Ornstein, From the Hearts of Men, page 283:
      The latest commentary I've gotten on first-time dadhood came from a friend after he heard the news from his wife.