dada meaning and definition

DADA noun

Definition of dada (noun)

1. an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
   • synonyms: dad, daddy, pa, papa, pappa, pop
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
   • synonyms: dadaism