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daddy longlegs

/dad-ee-lawng-legz, -long-/US // ˈdæd iˈlɔŋˌlɛgz, -ˈlɒŋ- //

长腿老爹,长腿爸爸,长腿叔叔,长腿先生

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : Also called harvestman. any of numerous spiderlike arachnids of the order Opiliones, having a compact rounded body and extremely long, slender legs.
    • : British. a crane fly.

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Examples

  • Between 25 and 30, you’re trying to decide how much longer before you start growing a beard and calling yourself ‘Daddy.

  • A recent U.S. study found men get a “daddy bonus” —employers seem to like men who have children and their salaries show it.

  • Of course, Kim Jong-Un takes an image hit as a Katy Perry-obsessed, margarita-drinking maniac with daddy issues.

  • Too many people reverted to a childlike state, and they wanted a daddy-protector.

  • Alexis did not know to act differently than she might for any other picture taken of her by her daddy.

  • I hoped Daddy would get my letter and come and take charge of the search himself.

  • “I am interested in her particularly because Daddy Norwood needs her,” admitted the older girl.

  • I dare say Daddy has heaps of extra things on his hands because of all the time he spent gadding with us in Europe.

  • Still no sign of daddy, think must be dead or stolen though nobody to steal same in country.

  • We have roamed around with Daddy too much to be quite like pattern society girls.