Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

deadbeat dad

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.77 in modern English

Syllables: dead-beat- -dad
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A man, especially one who is divorced or estranged from his partner, who fails to provide monetary child support when he is legally required to do so.

Canadian usage; American usage; Derogatory

noun

A man who is voluntarily absent and uncaring towards his children, especially one who leaves them entirely in their mother's care.

Derogatory; Informal

Example Sentences

"If the '90s offer one villain by consensus, it is the deadbeat dad, that selfish fugitive condemned by liberals and conservatives alike for his irresponsible behavior and generous contributions to the cycle of welfare dependency."

Usage

Inflected Forms

deadbeat dads (plural)

Phrases

weekend dad

Frequently Paired Words

weekend dad

Questions

What does deadbeat dad mean?: A man, especially one who is divorced or estranged from his partner, who fails to provide monetary child support when he is legally required to do so.

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