sugar daddy

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

Examples of SUGAR DADDY

1. She's on the lookout for a new sugar daddy.
2. <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>

First Known Use of SUGAR DADDY

1926

Related to SUGAR DADDY

Synonyms: angel, donator, donor, fairy godmother, Maecenas, patron, benefactor

Related Words: benefactress, patroness; almoner, almsgiver, philanthropist; altruist, bestower, contributor, giver; helper, subscriber, supporter; guardian angel, protector, savior (or saviour)

Near Antonyms: beneficiary, donee, giftee, recipient

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