When we think of words to describe a father figure in our lives, we may think of words such as hard-working, loving and supportive. We may also think of a dad as someone who is strict, grumpy, loud or embarrassing. Obviously, a person's life experiences will change the way they view things. And yes, your dad is sometimes strict with prices at a store, don't want to wait on such thing, Dislikes childish stuff and doesn't want you to be so. And who likes to tease with you playfully.