Dada Definition & Meaning

dada
noun
  1. an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
  2. a nihilistic art movement (especially in painting) that flourished in Europe early in the 20th century; based on irrationality and negation of the accepted laws of beauty

"Dada" in song lyrics

See how dada is used in real songs:

  • "Pulling a cigar from Havana, like a don dada"
    Afu-Ra — BK Dance
  • "Take it from me, big boss in DADA"
    Big Pokey f/ Lil' O, Godfather — Duck-N-Buss
  • "W dot com I'm a G, see Sensei Don Dada"
    Big Pokey & Chris Ward f/ Lil' Keke, MJG — Bang On

Words that rhyme with dada

Usage tips for "dada"

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