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deadbeat dad

[ ded-beet dad ]

noun

, Informal.
  1. 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.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of deadbeat dad1

First recorded in 1975–80

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