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sugar daddy

noun

Definition of sugar daddy

1 : a well-to-do usually older man who supports or spends lavishly on a mistress, girlfriend, or boyfriend
2 : a generous benefactor of a cause or undertaking

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Examples of sugar daddy in a Sentence

She's on the lookout for a new sugar daddy. the only reason the town has any Independence Day fireworks in the first place is because the Internet tycoon has willingly become the event's de facto sugar daddy

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The reports focus on sugar babies and sugar daddies at UCF (one of the top schools in the nation for these relationships); a spike in child Baker Acts in Florida; and a chemotherapy drug that may be causing permanent hair loss. — Hal Boedeker, orlandosentinel.com, "Pulse: ‘NewsNight’ recalls shooting, examines lasting impact," 5 June 2019 Plans to build a new 60,000 seater stadium for the club have already been put on hold following Abramovich's visa issues, leaving Chelsea fans concerned that their club's sugar daddy might be growing tired of his favourite toy. — SI.com, "How Roman Abramovich Lost His Grip on English Football & What it Means for Chelsea Moving Forward," 29 June 2018

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First Known Use of sugar daddy

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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sugar daddy

noun

English Language Learners Definition of sugar daddy

informal : a rich, older man who gives money, gifts, etc., to someone (such as a young woman) in exchange for sex, friendship, etc.

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