deadbeat dad
[ ded-beet dad ]
nounInformal.
a father who neglects his responsibilities as a parent, especially one who does not pay child support: The deadbeat dad was forced to pay a lump sum of over $10,000 to settle the case.
Origin of deadbeat dad
1First recorded in 1975–80
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How to use deadbeat dad in a sentence
Naposki, a dead-beat dad who squandered his NFL salary long ago, was desperately looking for a big payday.
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