sugar daddy
Americannoun
plural
sugar daddiesnoun
Usage
What does sugar daddy mean? A sugar daddy is an older man who may throw gifts, allowances, and trips on a younger woman or man in exchange for a consensual sexual relationship. How do you pronounce sugar daddy?[ shoo g-er dad-ee ]
Etymology
Origin of sugar daddy
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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Sugar daddy Sheldon Adelson has closed his wallet, forcing the cash-strapped Speaker to resort to charging $50 for photos.
From Time • Mar. 30, 2012
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