Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sugar-daddy
Noun
/ˈʃʌɡər ˈdædi/
Definition
A wealthy older man who provides financial support to a younger partner in exchange for companionship or intimacy.
Examples
- She began dating a sugar-daddy who spoils her with gifts and trips.
- Many college students seek out sugar-daddies to help with tuition expenses.
- The concept of a sugar-daddy relationship is often discussed in modern dating culture.
Meaning
The term usually refers to a financial arrangement where an older man takes care of a younger person’s needs in return for a romantic relationship.
Synonyms
- Benefactor
- Patron
- Older partner
