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