The Brief: Zaddy means "attractive man."

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Zaddy describes an attractive man; it may be considered a synonym for “daddy.” TY Dolla $ign released a song called “Zaddy,” which describes a zaddy as being a wealthy baller:

“Hmmm, Zaddy, Zaddy

I saw those shoes down on Rodeo I really wanna get

You tryna go?

Hmmm, Zaddy

I know you know I know you know you know you ballin’

So what’s up?”

Zayn Malik is often referred to as Zaddy, likely as a mash-up between his first name and “daddy.”